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Tufts Events
- May 169:00 AMSchool of Engineering Graduate Programs Commencement CeremonyBuilding: Gantcher Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: School of Engineering Link: https://engineering.tufts.edu/commencement School of Engineering PhD students will be hooded by their thesis advisor and master’s students will be individually recognized. There will be a reception immediately following the ceremony. Learn more about School of Engineering Commencement.
- May 169:30 AMMaster’s Commencement Ceremony, Graduate School of Arts and SciencesCampus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate) Event Sponsor: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Master’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (location TBA.) Cap and gown are required for the ceremony. Information on purchasing a cap and gown will be available online. Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony. More information about this event will be communicated to eligible students by the staff from the GSAS Dean’s office. Questions can be emailed to gsas@tufts.edu.
- May 161:00 PMDoctoral Hooding Ceremony, Graduate School of Arts and SciencesCampus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Staff,Students (Graduate) Event Sponsor: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at Cohen Auditorium. PhD graduates who will be attending the ceremony will be provided a doctoral hood as a gift from the dean. Information on purchasing a cap and gown can is available online. Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony, as well as to a reception in your honor immediately following the ceremony. More information about this event will be communicated to eligible students by the staff from the GSAS Dean’s office. Questions can be emailed to gsas@tufts.edu.







