Checklist for Graduate Students

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)
   • All graduates must have a Masters or Ed.S. cap, gown, and hood to participate in the ceremony.
   • The cost is $27.24 for Master’s degree graduates and $27.89 for graduates in the Ed.S. program.
   • All cap and gown orders that are shipped to Worcester State University will not be charged a shipping fee, otherwise there will be a $12.95 delivery charge.
     • 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.
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* (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.

* Worcester State login required to access request form.