Commencement 2025 Schedule of Events
Friday, May 2
Graduate Celebration and BFA Exhibition
5:00 p.m. | Art Village
All graduates and guests are invited to a congratulatory toast, followed by a reception to meet the artists. RSVP required through the form below.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
5:00 p.m. | Rosamond Page Putnam Center for the Performing Arts
Nursing graduates and guests are invited to a symbolic ceremony celebrating the transition into the nursing profession, followed by a reception. RSVP required at necnursing@nec.edu.
Saturday, May 3
Breakfast Buffet
7:30–9:30 a.m. | Gilmore Dining Hall
Pay at the door: $9.75 per person.
RSVP required through the form below.
Commencement Ceremony
10:00 a.m. | Simon Green
Rain Location: Lee Clement Ice Arena
Celebrate New England College’s 78th Commencement! Graduates, families, friends, alumni, students, faculty, and staff are all welcome. Commencement typically lasts two hours.
Commencement Reception
The Class of 2025, along with their guests, are invited to a reception in the Simon Center Great Room immediately after the Commencement ceremony.