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Graduation Process

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The University awards degrees in May, August, and December and holds a Commencement Ceremony in May each year. Students who complete all degree requirements by May and apply to graduate are eligible to participate in the Ceremony of that same year. Students who completed all degree requirements in August or December and apply to graduate are eligible to participate in the University鈥檚 next official Commencement date in May.听

Official communications are only sent to your BC email; please check it frequently. If your BC email account has been deactivated, please provide us with your preferred email address by emailing bclaw.sas@bc.edu. You must include your full name, Eagle ID number, degree program, graduation date, and daytime phone number.

Please email Student & Academic Services听to confirm your graduation eligibility or if you have any questions.

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Step 1: Submit Your Graduation Application

The must be completed as a prerequisite for graduation and must be submitted by the deadlines below.

Application deadline based on graduation date:

• December graduation: October 1
• May graduation: February 1
• August graduation: June 1

Step 2: Verify Diploma Name

Students can use the Verify Diploma Information section in the to provide their names as they wish them to appear on their diplomas. This will ensure that a graduate's diploma is printed correctly and that the graduate's name is listed in the University's Commencement program. Specific communications will come from BC鈥檚 Student Services team, so please keep an eye out for communications on your BC email.

Please note that only a graduate's name and degree are printed on the diploma. If you have any questions about updating your diploma name, please contact Student Services at 617-552-3300.

See Step 6 for information on at Commencement.

Step 3: Complete the Student Loan Exit Interview (if applicable)

In March/April, all graduating BC Law students who have received federal student loans and/or disbursements from Boston College must complete an online exit interview.

You will receive an email directing you to complete the online exit(s). Failure to complete an exit interview or resolve any outstanding financial obligation to the University will result in a hold on your diploma and transcript.

For answers to questions regarding student loans repayment, call the Office of Student Services at 617颅-552-颅3300 or 800-颅294-颅0294 and ask to speak with a member of the Loan Repayment staff. You can also send an email to borrower@bc.edu.听

Step 4: Confirm your participation at the Commencement Ceremonies

There are two May Commencement Exercises in which graduated students can participate:

1. BC Law School Commencement Ceremony
2. Boston College Commencement

Keep an eye out for communications via email and regularly check the BC Law Commencement website so you do not miss relevant updates to ensure your participation.

Step 5: Order Cap and Gown

Wearing a cap and gown is mandatory to attend any of the graduation ceremonies. Please keep an eye out for communications on your BC email and the BC Law Commencement Website. If you have any questions, please email lawevent@bc.edu.听

Step 6: Commencement Name Pronunciation

Please submit the to share your name exactly as you would like it read as you cross the stage at the BC Law Commencement Ceremony in May.听
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Note: The Law School鈥檚 may have other relevant information for you.