Commencement
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WPI’s Commencement Ceremony dates back to 1871 when the university sent the 16 young men of its very first graduating class out into the world. WPI celebrates the completion of graduate and undergraduate degree requirements with two separate graduation ceremonies.
Across two ceremonies on May 9 and May 10, 2024, more than 1,500 graduate and undergraduate students will receive their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. As tradition holds, these students will take their final walk as students across Earle Bridge earlier in the week, after the formal faculty vote to confer their respective degrees.
This page was last updated on May 15, 2024.
Planning ahead
The tentative Commencement dates for 2025 & 2026 are
May 15/16, 2025
May 14/15, 2026
The One Hundred Fifty-Fifth Commencement Ceremonies
Couldn't attend Commencement? Catch some of the most captivating moments in our recap videos here.
Or, to watch the full ceremony, go to the recorded livestreams below.
Ceremony Livestreams
Ceremony Programs
Meet Some of WPI's Graduating Class
Scenes from Commencement 2024
Check out our Facebook album for the full set of Graduate Commencement Photos.
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![faculty and administration on the bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2023-05/Undergrad_05-05-12-2023.jpg?itok=ZS4SDMzE)
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The Director of Presidential & Institutional Events and the Events Director discuss changes to Commencement