Get involved in Commencement!

March 11, 2025
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor | David L. Darmofal, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education | Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Life |

To our first-years, sophomores, and juniors:

Commencement is a time when we celebrate important milestones for graduating students. You can be a part of the celebration by volunteering to work at Commencement events during the last week of May (schedule), including:

  • The OneMIT Commencement Ceremony for all graduates and their guests in Killian Court on Thursday, May 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET
  • The Undergraduate Degree Ceremony in Killian Court on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
  • The School/College Advanced Degree Ceremonies, at which doctoral hoods will be conferred, beginning on the afternoon of May 28 and concluding on May 30.

We need help with guest services, which include ushering, translation, campus information, disability services, and helping to ensure that our graduates and their families have a smooth and stress-free experience on these special days.

Please indicate your interest in volunteering through this online form.

Current on-campus undergraduate residents who volunteer to help with Commencement may request an extension to their housing until noon on Saturday, May 31. The deadline to request extended housing through the Commencement volunteer sign-up form is Wednesday, April 16.

We hope that you will join in the festivities and help to make MIT Commencement joyful for our graduates and their guests. If you have questions, please contact MIT Institute Events.

Sincerely,

Melissa Nobles
Chancellor

David L. Darmofal
Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education

Suzy M. Nelson
Vice Chancellor for Student Life