Commencement Week Photos

During Phase II Commencement ceremonies, students graduated from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton, as well the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, School of Dental Medicine, and School of Medicine.

A special ceremony for SMFA at Tufts graduates took place in the Shapiro Courtyard at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. At the Phase II ceremony, graduates’ names were announced and students were individually recognized.

The Africana Center Stole Ceremony took place in Granoff Music Center on May 17. The Africana Center provides access to academic and social resources and a wide range of activities for students of African descent.

Seniors on the Tufts University Women's Lacrosse and Baseball teams graduated in special ceremonies before competing in their respective NCAA tournaments.

Illumination Ceremonies are a longstanding and beloved Tufts traditions that take place on the first night of Orientation and on the eve of Commencement.  The class gathers to place “a light on the hill” before venturing out into the world.

This multifaith celebration honors the heritage of spirituality and values at Tufts through a diversity of religions, philosophies and cultures in the forms of music, readings and blessings.