Commencement 2026
NECO will celebrate its 132nd Commencement ceremony on May 17 to honor the Class of 2026. Updates to the Commencement schedule, ticket information, accessibility details, and accommodation suggestions may be found here.
This page will be updated regularly prior to May 17, 2026.
LOCATION
Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
DATE & TIME
Sunday, May 17, 2026
11:00AM – 1:00PM
Graduating students must arrive by 8:30AM. Families may arrive starting at 10:00AM.
Click here for directions to Symphony Hall/parking details.
If you have questions about accessibility at Symphony Hall, please email the CAPA office.
Watch the video from the 2025 Commencement Exercises:
Be in the Know
Check back here for updated information and details!
More info coming soon!
Regalia pickup takes place in May at the NECO campus.
Each student will be issued 10 guest tickets. Tickets are distributed during regalia pick-up in May.
If you do not need all 10 tickets, CAPA will put the extras into a reserve pile for those who need more. You can also exchange extra tickets with your classmates.
We recommended booking lodging as soon as possible, since graduation season is very busy in Boston. Here is a list of hotels that are in the vicinity of Symphony Hall and NECO.
Visit this link for driving directions, nearby subway stops, and information about parking near Symphony Hall.
If you can’t make it in person, we will be livestreaming the ceremony. Just visit https://necolivestream.org. Feel free to share this URL with friends and family!
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