Commencement Exercise Eligibility

Suffolk University confers degrees three times per year: January, May, and September. There is one graduation ceremony per year in May. In addition to those students who have completed in quality and quantity the requirements for their respective degrees, students may participate in commencement if they have officially applied as a September candidate, are enrolled in their remaining requirements in the subsequent summer sessions, have satisfied all other degree requirements, and have fulfilled all financial obligations to the University.

All students who complete their degree requirements in January, May, or September of that year are invited to attend the May ceremony. September degree candidates petitioning to participate in the May commencement ceremony must apply and be enrolled in all outstanding requirements in the subsequent summer sessions by the dates established by the University Registrar's Office. Approval of the petition is contingent upon satisfying the conditions listed above.