MIT Commencement 2026 Celebration Schedule
Commencement 2026 celebrations will take place during the week of May 25, highlighted by the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony (all members of the class of 2026 are invited) on Thursday, May 28 at Killian Court. The MIT Undergraduate Ceremony will take place Friday, May 29. See below for details on other commencement celebrations or see the full MIT Commencement schedule.
MIT Sloan Advanced Degree Program Ceremonies
MIT Sloan advanced degree candidates: please refer to and share with your guests information about the OneMIT Ceremony and the individual program ceremonies provided by your program managers.
MIT Sloan 2026 Advanced Degree Program Ceremony Schedule
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Master of Finance
Thursday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge), followed by a reception from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge) -
Investiture of Doctoral Hoods
Thursday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wong Auditorium, Tang Center (Building E51, MIT), followed by a reception from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen (Cambridge) -
MIT Executive MBA
Thursday, May 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge), followed by a reception at The Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge) -
MIT Sloan Fellows MBA
Friday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge), followed by a reception at The Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge) -
MBA + MSMS
Friday, May 29, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., (Doors open at 2:00 p.m.)
Boch Center/Wang Theatre (Boston), followed by a reception at Boch Center/Wang Theatre (Boston)FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT: CINDY SPUNGIN
MIT Commencement 2026 Celebrations
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OneMIT Commencement
Thursday, May 28, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
All members of the Class of 2026 are invited to the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This event — comprising speeches, turning of the Brass Rat, and singing of the School Song — is for graduates of all degree programs in all Schools and the College. Lisa T. Su, SB '90, SM '91, PhD '94, chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, is the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony speaker. Participating graduates are eligible for four (4) guest tickets.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Killian Court
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Undergraduate Ceremony
All undergraduates receiving a Bachelor's degree are invited to the Undergraduate Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026. Names will be read and photos taken; graduates will cross the stage at this ceremony. Participating graduates are eligible for four (4) guest tickets. Tickets are digital and will be released to participating candidates at the end of May. Graduates and their guests are also invited to the Johnson Athletics Center and Kresge Oval for a reception immediately following the Undergraduate Ceremony.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Killian Court
Viewing the Event:
To watch recorded videos of the Commencement events, visit this page.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Featured Speakers
Scott Alessandro
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