Commencement Weekend Gatherings
Commencement Weekend 2026 and Reunion Weekend
Congratulations to 2026 graduates and their families! We look forward to welcoming graduates at the events below, and events marked open will welcome families and alumni. Please email the University Chaplaincy with any questions or accessibility needs. You can find the Tufts Commencement Weekend website here.
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| Thursday, May 14 |
Graduate Student Celebration Lunch All graduate students are welcome for lunch. Please RSVP here to the lunch. Goddard Chapel 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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| Friday, May 15
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Meditation and Tea with the Buddhist Chaplaincy All students and their guests are welcome for a meditation (no experience needed) and tea. Goddard Chapel 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Muslim Friday Prayer Service (Jummah) and Lunch, hosted by the Muslim Chaplaincy All students and their guests are welcome for Jummah and lunch to follow. Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St. 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
| Shabbat Gatherings Hosted by Tufts Hillel
Please find more information about Hillel events here. Granoff Family Hillel Center, 220 Packard Ave
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Saturday, May 16 |
Gathering for Remembrance co-hosted with the Office of Alumni Engagement Find more information on the Alumni Engagement website. Goddard Chapel 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
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Shabbat Gatherings Hosted by Tufts Hillel Please find more information about Hillel events here. Granoff Family Hillel Center, 220 Packard Ave
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Interfaith Graduation Lunch All students connected to the University Chaplaincy in any way, and their guests, are welcome for a lunch hosted by the University Chaplaincy. Please RSVP for the lunch here. Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop Street (Upper Level) 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
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Baccalaureate Ceremony Seniors should arrive in cap and gown for the Baccalaureate Ceremony on the Academic Green before 2:30pm. Family and friends are expected and welcome. Find more information about ticketing here (your ticket includes admission to Baccalaureate, Commencement Phase I and Phase II). Academic Green 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Catholic Mass for Graduates, Alumni, and Families All alumni, students, and guests are welcome. Goddard Chapel 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Illumination Ceremony
Graduating seniors and alumni gather at the Upper Campus Center Patio for the Candlelight Procession; candles are distributed by the Office of Alumni Engagement staff. This event is for graduating seniors and reunion alumni. Mayer Campus Center 10:30 p.m.
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Sunday, May 17 |
Commencement Find more information about the Phase I Commencement Ceremony here. Academic Quad Phase I 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Saturday, May 30 |
Gathering for Remembrance co-hosted with the Office of Alumni Engagement Find more information on the Alumni Engagement website. Goddard Chapel 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |