2024 Commencement Connection
Congrats! You're Almost There!
Check your student email for important Commencement info about your cap and gown
What to Wear and How to Wear It!
Dressin' it Up!
Look the part - FSU Graduate!
All participants in the FSU Commencement Ceremony must wear the official University Commencement Regalia - the Cap and Gown.
Please take your Regalia out of the package to check the left chest has the seal of Framingham State AND hang it up to get the wrinkles out.
See the tips below to avoid issues and be prepared on Commencement Day.
(Pro Tip: Wear comfy shoes! There is some standing and walking...)
Say Cheese! Commencement Photo Info
Island Photography will be on-site taking photos of your BIG moment!
Graduating Rams: To Do BEFORE Commencement!
To ensure that you receive your free Commencement day proofs quickly and accurately!
Add family and friends to receive your proofs
Please complete your Selfie Check-in by scanning the QR (below) or clicking the link before your ceremony date!
QR Selfie Check-in Link http://tinyurl.com/y36v3ncp
Timeline for FSU Undergraduate Commencement 2024
The FSU Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is Sunday, May 19 at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA.
Please plan your morning accordingly:
- 8:15am - Check-in opens for Undergraduates - North Exhibition Hall via Door 2 (We kindly request that all guests of graduating students do NOT enter the Exhibit Hall during check-in).
- 9am - Instructions and Commencement Ceremony announcements
- 9:15am - Graduates move to arena doors
- 9:30am - Procession begins
- 10am - Ceremony begins
Immediately following the ceremony all graduates, faculty/staff, and guests are invited to gather in the North Exhibition Hall to reconnect and take photos, say farewell, etc.
Tasks and Reminders for Commencement
Commencement FYI's, Do's & Don'ts
- Do complete the Island Photography selfie check-in to receive your Commencement Day proof and order information.
- Do direct your guests to the FSU Commencement website for all the information about the ceremony, parking, timeline, etc.
- Do hang up your regalia ahead of the big day to remove wrinkles and make sure you have the cap AND gown.
- FYI: You may decorate your caps; however, the University staff reserves the right to edit inappropriate content.
- Do check-in on time and be ready for instructions.
- FYI: You receive a check-in card you MUST keep to have it scanned to cross the stage.
- FYI: You sit within your Academic Colleges (Arts and Humanities, STEM, etc.) and Majors. You do not sit alphabetically by student last name.
- Do put your tassel on the right side of your cap at the beginning of the Ceremony.
- Don't bring a large bag, backpack, etc. You cannot leave anything in the check-in area.
- Don't bring alcohol or other drugs to the ceremony.
- Don't arrive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. You risk not being permitted to participate in the ceremony. Not a great way to start your post-graduation life.
- Don't forget that as you enter the arena you are on the jumbo screen.
- FYI: The Ceremony lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- Don't forget this is a wonderful celebration for you, your family and friends, and the entire FSU Community - we are so PROUD of you!
Questions about Undergraduate Commencement 2024?
Email deanofstudents@framingham.edu for any Commencement Questions!