Commencement Corner
FAQs
Who is eligible to attend Commencement?
November 2009, March 2010, and June 2010 graduates are invited to attend commencement ceremonies at Harvard Yard and HSPH on May 27, 2010. If you are currently enrolled as an MD/MPH degree candidate and...
How can I let the Office for Student Affairs know that I will attend Commencement?
All Harvard Yard and HSPH Commencement tickets must be ordered via the online Commencement Ticket Order Form. The Order Form will be online in March and must be submitted by April. PhD students should...
How do I order tickets for Commencement? How many tickets am I allowed? When are ticket packets available?
All Harvard Yard and HSPH Commencement tickets must be ordered via the online Commencement Ticket Order Form. All ticket orders must be placed by April. Harvard Yard Morning Ceremony: Each graduate is...
I will be out of town when ticket packets are available for pick up. How can I get my tickets?
If you are unable to pick up your Commencement ticket packet in person, please provide Teresa Lilly (tlilly@hsph.harvard.edu) via email, the address where you would like your ticket packet to be mailed.
Where is the HSPH Commencement Ceremony held?
Under a large tent in the courtyard between the Kresge Building and the Countway Library.
What time do the HSPH and Harvard Yard Ceremonies begin? (Time is subject to change).
The Harvard Yard Ceremony begins at 9:45 AM. Student, however, must be line up for the procession at 8:05 AM. The procession will begin promptly at 8:35 AM. Guests should plan on arriving early. Gates...
Is there seating available for those with disabilities?
Yes, there is seating available for people with disabilities. This is by reservation and ticket only at both the Harvard Yard and HSPH ceremonies. Please see the Disability Information Page for...
What should I do about lunch in the short time between the two ceremonies?
Because of the limited time between the two ceremonies, we provide free box lunches for all graduates. Many students decide to order lunches for their families to make the transition between the two ceremonies...
Is there parking available?
No, there is no parking available for either ceremony. The use of public transportation is highly recommended. Need MBTA information?
What if it rains?
Locations and ceremony times of the Harvard Yard Ceremony and HSPH Ceremony remain the same, rain or shine.
I'm an international student and I have friends and family coming from abroad. In order to process a visitor's visa, the embassy needs a letter from HSPH. How can I obtain this letter?
To request a written letter from the Office for Student Affairs inviting your international guest to the HSPH Commencement Ceremony, please print and complete the Family Invite Form ....
When will HSPH email expire after graduation?
Your HSPH email account will expire one month after you graduate. Alumni are eligible for Post.Harvard, a password-protected site offering a variety of services, including an alumni directory,...