Graduate Commencement & Hooding
Worcester State University’s 2024 Graduate Commencement & Hooding ceremony will be held on:
Friday, May 17, 2024 – 6:00pm
Worcester State University Wellness Center
The ceremony begins at 6:00pm with the procession starting at 5:40pm. All guests MUST be seated no later than 5:30pm.
Before Commencement arrives, there are a few things you will need to do before you can graduate. Our checklist for graduate students will help you navigate through the process.
Check back for more information.
Cap and Gown Purchase
Cap and Gown orders shipped to Worcester State University will be available for pick-up (Dates TBA) in the Office of Graduate & Continuing Education, Administration Building, 4th Floor; a photo ID is required for pick-up. Contact the Graduate Office at 508-929-8127 if you will be requesting an authorized person to pick up your cap and gown. A photo ID will be required by all individuals picking up orders.
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Graduate Reception
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Commencement Photography
Check back for information on how to pre-register.
Commencement Keepsakes
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- TF Green Airport
2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 - Logan International Airport
Boston, MA 02128 - Worcester Regional Airport
375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 0160
- TF Green Airport
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- Red Cab
50 Franklin St., Worcester, MA, 508-792-9999 - Yellow Cab
90 Madison St., Worcester, MA, 508-754-3211
- Red Cab
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- Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
(MBTA) Worcester Line - Amtrak
- Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
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- Baymont Inn & Suites
446 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA, 508-832-7000 / 800-428-3438 - Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation St., Worcester, 508-754-5789 / 800-344-2589, - Best Western
624 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA, 508-832-3221 - Comfort Inn Westboro
399 Boston Turnpike Road, Westborough, MA, 508-366-0202 - Courtyard by Marriott Boston Westborough
3 Technology Drive, Westborough, MA, 508-836-4800 / 800-321-2211 - Courtyard by Marriott Worcester
72 Grove St., Worcester, 508-363-0300 - Days Inn Shrewsbury
889 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 508-842-8500 / 800-329-7466 - Embassy Suites Hotel Boston/Marlborough
123 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA, 508-485-5900 - Hampton Inn
110 Summer Street, Worcester, 508-757-0400 - Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, 508-753-5700 - Quality Inn & Suites, Worcester
50 Oriol Drive, Worcester, 508-852-2800 - Radisson Hotel Marlborough
75 Felton Street, Marlborough, MA, 508-480-0015 - Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
50 Oriol Drive, Building A, Worcester, 508-852-2801 - Worcester Hotel & Conference Center
500 Lincoln Street, Worcester, 508-852-4000 / 800-465-4329
- Baymont Inn & Suites
NO BAG POLICY
Small wristlets of a MAXIMUM SIZE of 8×10 inches will be permitted. Medical bags & diaper bags will be allowed and will be checked prior to entry. All other bags, such as cross-body, larger totes, backpacks, duffle bags, etc. will NOT be permitted.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Helium balloons, signs, flags and noise makers are prohibited.
Accessibility Accommodations and Accessible Seating Requests
Worcester State is committed to providing accessible events for our students and their guests.
Students are required to fill out a form to request accessible tickets in advance.
Please fill out the Accessible Seating Request Form* (Due date: April 25, 2024), to make arrangements with the Student Accessibility Services if you or your guests are a person(s) with a disability and require accommodations.