Commencement Information

Harvard's Graduate School of Design will hold an in-person commencement ceremony for the class of 2022. The GSD will also welcome back graduates from 2020 and 2021 for an in-person class celebration.
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Commencement for the Class of 2022
Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26, 2022. New graduates in the Class of 2022 will gather to celebrate Class Day and Commencement.
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Commencement for the Classes of 2020 and 2021
Sunday, May 29, 2022. GSD Graduates from 2020 and 2021 are invited back to Cambridge for a memorable ceremony in Harvard Yard and at the GSD.
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Resources for New Graduates
Learn more about the transition from GSD student to alum and the resources you have access to as a member of the alumni community.
Future Commencements
If you are planning ahead for a future Harvard Commencement, these are the dates for the next several years. All Thursday dates are for Commencement Day itself, including the GSD’s Diploma Ceremony. All Wednesday dates are for the GSD’s Class Day activities.
2023: Wednesday, May 24 & Thursday, May 25
2024: Wednesday, May 22 & Thursday, May 23
2025: Wednesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 29
2026: Wednesday, May 27 & Thursday, May 28
Note that in 2025 and 2026, Commencement occurs during the same week as the Memorial Day holiday.