Commencement Ceremony 2026

Graduates in caps and gowns stand together at a ceremony, with colorful toy-building blocks attached to the tops of some mortarboards.
Event Location

Gund Garden

Date & Time
Open to the public, but requires tickets

Event Livestream

May 28, 2026 at 02:00 PM EDT

LIVESTREAM AND CAPTIONING INFORMATION

A livestream for this event will be available on this page at the scheduled start time. Live English closed captioning is available by clicking the “CC” icon at the bottom of the player window. In addition, live captioning and automated translations are available a this link. The following language translations are available: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Korean, and Spanish.

About this Event

Commencement for the academic year 2025–2026 will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Commencement Day activities include ceremonies in Harvard Yard and at the GSD, and the Harvard Commencement Address. The GSD Diploma Ceremony is expected to begin at 2 p.m. However, we advise graduates and guests to allow for flexibility in their plans. 

Please note that the in-person Commencement event requires tickets for entry. Guests can find information about tickets and ticketed events on the Commencement Information Page.

The event will also be livestreamed on a video player which will appear above the day of the ceremony.

Please visit the GSD’s Commencement Week page for more information. You may also wish to view the university-wide Commencement site.

Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Public Programs Office at (617) 496-2414 or [email protected] in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.

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