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Commencement 2024

Commencement and Alumni Reunion Weekend: May 17-19, 2024

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8 a.m. - Webinar for Students and Families
- To address any questions or concerns you or your family members may have about the commencement program, we will be hosting a special webinar. This webinar will cover important details, including the ceremony schedule, guest protocols, and other pertinent information. We encourage you and your family to join us for this informative session if you have lingering questions.
- Please see email from Cyndi Rubino for zoom link.
Monday, May 13, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Reception for Class of 2024 Hosted by President Kumar
- Joyce Cummings Center
- Reception for the members of the Class of 2024 from Fletcher, GSAS, and the Graduate Programs at the School of Engineering.
RSVP here by May 1. Questions can be emailed to president@tufts.edu.

Friday, May 17, 2024
6:30 - 10:00 pm - Fletcher 90th Celebration Finale
- Celebrate 90 years of The Fletcher School with classmates, friends, faculty, staff, alumni, students, and the newest alumni – Class of 2024. We’ll be reminiscing on each decade from the 1930s to today to commemorate the 90th Anniversary Finale. Dinner will feature a clam and lobster bake from Woodman’s of Essex and an open beer & wine bar. Guests with dietary restrictions will be provided a vegetarian/vegan meal from Kate's Table. For the third year in a row, live music will be provided from The Marsels! Reunion Giving Awards to be announced by Kelly Sims Gallagher, F00, FG03, at 8:00 p.m.
- Reception Tent on Fletcher Field
- All members of the Fletcher Community and guests who have purchased tickets. Ticket prices for faculty and staff are complimentary, students are $75 and are available via the Fletcher Alumni Weekend registration page.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10:00 - 12:00 pm - Class of 2024 Brunch and Send Off Meeting and Rehearsal
- Ceremony Tent, Fletcher Field
12:30 - 1:45 pm - Dean’s Welcome and State of the School Address
- Dean ad interim, Kelly Sims Gallagher F00, FG03, will speak about The Fletcher School’s highlights over the past year, the 90th Anniversary celebration, and the school’s future direction.
- ASEAN Auditorium
- All members of the Fletcher Community and guests
- Programs: GMAP and GBA
  - Cabot 7th floor
  - All members of the Fletcher Community and guests
5:30 – 7:00 pm - PhD Commencement Reception
- Reception for PHDs and families
- Cabot 7th Floor
5:30 – 7:00 pm - GMAP Commencement Reception
- GMAP Program reception for alumni, students, and families
- Cabot 7th Floor
Sunday, May 19, 2024
7:30 am - Class of 2024 Check-In
- Reading Room in Ginn Library
- All members of the Class of 2024 who will be marching.
9:00 am - Phase I, 168th All-University Commencement Ceremony*
- This ceremony includes the academic processional, the awarding of honorary degrees, the all-University Commencement address, the awarding of degrees by Schools, including the official award of the Fletcher degree by Dean Gallagher. Live-streamed for family/guests in ASEAN.
- Academic Quad
- All members of the Fletcher Community and guests.
11:40 am - Phase II, 91st Fletcher School Commencement Ceremony*
- The highlight of Fletcher’s Commencement Weekend is the individual presentation of degrees to students and hooding of PhD recipients. The event will be live streamed.
- Ceremony Tent – Fletcher field.
- All members of the Fletcher Community and guests.
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Cheers to the Graduating Class of 2024
- A celebratory conclusion to the weekend. Toast to Graduates
- Reception Tent - Fletcher Field.
- All members of the Fletcher Community and guests.
*The Class of 2024 includes both graduating students who will march and receive degrees and those who are members of the class but who have not yet completed all degree requirements. Members of the Class of 2024 who will not receive degrees are still encouraged to participate in the all-University Commencement (Phase I) on Sunday morning. During Phase II, Fletcher School Commencement (11:30 am on Sunday), only those who will receive their degree or have permission are able to march. Masters' students on approved extension or continuation may have permission to march without completing all degree requirements.
Invitation PDF
Invitation PNG
All graduates are required to wear appropriate academic robes for both Sunday ceremonies (University and Fletcher). Members of religious orders are permitted to wear their customary habits instead of academic robes, as are individuals in military uniforms or those clad in special attire required by a U.S. or foreign civil office.
Doctoral Students:   
PhD recipients should wear academic robes to receive their doctoral hoods.
Complimentary PhD hoods will be provided during Fletcher Commencement Day activities. 
An optional package including a doctorate tam, gown, and tassel is available for purchase at the Tufts Bookstore for $116.98. 
If you are not local to campus and need to purchase academic robes and regalia for Commencement, make arrangements directly with the Tufts Bookstore at bookstore@tufts.edu or 617-627-2060.
Master’s Students:   
Graduates are required to wear a cap, gown, hood, and tassel. 
Purchase regalia in-person or by email Bookstore@tufts.edu or call Brian at 617-627-2060. 
Options include:
cap, gown, black tassel, and hood for $123.98, 
cap, gown, and black tassel for $72.98, 
hood only for $51.98
Fletcher School color keepsake tassel can be purchased for $11.98 
Students who are not local to campus (and cannot physically go to the Tufts Bookstore), including those in GBA, MATA, GMAP, and dual degree or exchange programs, should arrange to purchase regalia by contacting the Tufts Bookstore directly at bookstore@tufts.edu or 617-627-2060.
Fletcher’s Regalia Loan Program 
The Fletcher borrowing program has ended because supplies have run out. If you already secured loaner regalia, please make note of pick-up and drop-off information:
Pick-Up and Drop-Off if you are local to campus: Regalia pick-up will take place at the Student Affairs Office, Mugar 251, between May 1-10. We kindly ask that you return the borrowed items during the designated drop-off period from May 21-30. Your prompt return ensures the sustainability of our loaner program for future graduating classes.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off for GBA and GMAP students: Your borrowed regalia will be available for pick-up and drop-off in May through your GBA or GMAP Program Directors upon your arrival on campus for Commencement Weekend.
If you have guests who will require special accommodations for the Fletcher Commencement Ceremony (e.g., use of wheelchairs), please contact yanina.hillion@tufts.edu.  Information regarding special accommodations for the Tufts campus and for the University Commencement Ceremony may be found here.
Because accommodation space in the area is at a premium this time of year, we urge you to make your reservations as soon as possible.  A list of Tufts University area hotels is available here.  Please inquire with the hotels to see if they offer special Tufts rates.  The Fletcher Office of Development and Alumni Engagement also has secured limited room blocks at local hotels, listed here. 
Additionally, the University’s Conference Bureau provides on-campus dormitory housing.  On campus housing includes a complimentary full menu breakfast in the dining halls following each night of your stay. Please visit the On-campus Housing website for more details.
Given the large number of visitors to campus on Commencement Day, please expect that parking will be scarce.   Parking in all university lots will be on a first come, first serve basis so early arrival is recommended.  Parking information is available on Tufts Commencement Parking website.  Please also visit the Tufts Commencement Shuttle Map for information on shuttle service to Packard Avenue.
If you have any questions about Commencement Weekend logistics, please do not hesitate to contact Yanina Hillion at Yanina.Hillion@tufts.edu. We look forward to seeing you and your family and guests during the weekend.