An overview of the Commencement 2023 festivities is on the Schedule page.
You can register to participate using the new Commencement section of the MIT Atlas app on a desktop or mobile device. Before registering, make sure you have the latest version of the MIT Atlas app installed on your desktop or mobile device. The MIT App Store has links to download or update the app from the Apple, Google, and Windows app stores.
To register, open the app, click on the Commencement 2023 banner, and follow the prompts to indicate which ceremonies you will attend.
Regalia pick-up will be May 30-June 2 from 9 am to 4 pm in 8-119. Regalia returns will be June 1-2 and June 5 from 9 am to 4 pm in 8-119. Questions about regalia may be directed to facultyregalia@mit.edu.
Faculty and lecturers who are participating in Commencement ceremonies do not require a ticket, but their guests do. To request a guest ticket, please email the pertinent details to James Poterba, Mitsui Professor of Economics and chair of the Commencement Committee, at facultytix@mit.edu.
This ceremony on the afternoon of Thursday, June 1 unites the undergraduate and graduate degree candidates in all programs in all Schools and the College. The OneMIT ceremony, which does not comprise diploma presentation, includes the academic procession; speeches, and the turning of the Brass Rat. The ceremony will start at 3 pm.
Bachelor’s degrees are conferred on Friday, June 2 on Killian Court, where students will cross the stage as their names are announced. The Undergraduate Ceremony is scheduled for 10 am–12 pm.
The Advanced Degree Ceremonies held by the Schools and College recognize the graduates of all Master’s and Doctoral programs. Hoods will be presented to Doctoral candidates and all of the degree recipients will be announced, cross the stage, and have their pictures taken.
Commencement 2023 event schedule
Absolutely! Whether this is your first Commencement or your twentieth, we welcome faculty members at all levels of appointment, as well as emeriti colleagues who wish to join us.
Questions about registration and regalia may be directed to Kimberly Nelson.
Please email facmarshal@mit.edu so that arrangements can be made.