College Celebration

Live streaming will be available via this link.

Login to Tassel where you registered to graduate and you’ll see a black button “Print/Email Tickets” — click this and you’ll have the option to print or forward via email tickets to your guests.

Student check-in opens at 4:30 p.m. and the lineup will be ready by 5:45 p.m., so arrive early!

Doors open to guests at 5:15 p.m.

Yes, the Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies at Fenway Park are the university-wide ceremonies at which President Aoun confers degrees.

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 11, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Fenway Park

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 11, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Fenway Park

CAMD’s Celebration on Wednesday, May 7, is a recognition of individual achievement where graduate names are called and graduates cross the stage.

Graduates will register for our Class of 2025 Celebration via Tassel. Graduates are sent instructions to access Tassel after their application to graduate has been accepted.

Please note that registration for Commencement at Fenway Park is separate from registration for our CAMD Celebration. 

Students can claim three guest tickets through their celebration registration. Anyone over two years of age needs a ticket to get into the Arena.

Guest tickets can be emailed to guests, who will receive a unique QR code. Please note that tickets are transferrable; however, the QR code can only be scanned once per person.

If you need to request additional tickets beyond the three guest tickets available to each graduate, add your information to the waitlist and the college will work to accommodate your request.

Graduates can sign up for our extra ticket waitlist via this form. Please note that signing up for our waitlist does not guarantee extra guest tickets. 

We will know how many extra tickets are available when registration for our Celebration closes on April 9. Once registration is closed, we will begin fulfilling requests.

Yes, as students are being recognized they will be photographed by a professional photographer from GradImages.  Students will receive an email post-ceremony with photo package options for purchase.

Photo opportunities will also be available all around campus and at the Husky Hospitality Hub in Cabot Cage.

Yes, graduates must wear their regalia to our Class of 2025 Celebration and keep their regalia if they plan to attend the University Commencement Ceremony.

Information about the cap and gown registration process will be made available at a later date.

Bring your Student ID/Husky Card. If you forget your ID, be prepared to provide your name and NU ID number.

Do NOT bring a bag or backpack. NO BAGS will be allowed into Matthews Arena for the Celebration OR in Cabot Cage for the reception.

DO NOT bring non-disposable water bottles; no bottles will be allowed in the arena. There will be a hydration station near the tents.

Wear comfortable shoes!  

In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited.  Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian leis and bring the small flags selected and provided by the university.

Additional Prohibited Items:

• Alcoholic beverages, drugs or other illegal substances
• Artificial noisemakers
• Backpacks, bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ or briefcases
• Balloons
• Clothing items determined to be offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content.
• Drones
• Food or beverages
• Laptops
• Laser pointers or similar items
• Selfie sticks
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Weapons
• Wrapped gift

There will be restroom facilities and a hydration station available near the graduate line-up area.

Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first-come first-served.

Additional parking is available on Northeastern’s Campus at Renaissance Park Garage; click here to view parking rates.

Students can note all ADA needs for themselves and/or their guests through their event registration. Staff will be designated at the venue entrances for any specific requests.