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Checklist for Graduate Students

Checklist for Graduate Students


Graduate Commencement & Hooding 2025
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Graduate Student Checklist

  1. Submit an Intent to Graduate Form before March 15, with the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (located on the fourth floor of the Shaughnessy Administration Building).
  2. Review your Commencement invitation letter from the Graduate School. (We mail letters at the end of February.) If you have any questions, please contact Sonela Demirazi at sdemirazi@worcester.edu or 508-929-8125.
  3. Order your cap and gown online at buildagrad.com/worcestermaster (Check back for dates cap and gown can be purchased)
  4. Pre-register with professional photographers “The Grad Team” who will be on hand to photograph your special moment as you cross the stage and are congratulated by President Maloney. They will provide portrait photographs of each graduate as well as candid photos of the graduating class. Don’t miss out on these special memories. Pre-register and have your proofs emailed directly to you or a family member.
  5. Please fill out the Accessible Seating Request Form* by April 25th, 2025 to make arrangements with the Student Accessibility Services if you or your guests are a person(s) with a disability and require accommodations.

* Worcester State login required to access request form.

Questions?
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