Commencement
Commencement
William James College Commencement 2025
The 2025 William James College Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston.
Watch a Recording of the 2024 Commencement
Watch a recording of our Commencement Ceremony here.
View our Commencement Program here.
2024 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients
Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, former Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was the William James College 2024 Commencement Speaker. Honorary Degrees will be Awarded to Walensky, Framingham Police Chief Lester Baker, and former Executive Director of CAN-DO, Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc. Josephine McNeil.
Learn MoreInformation for Students
Detailed information on graduation wrap-up sessions, diplomas, ordering your regalia, financial aid exit counseling, email access after you graduate, photos, and more.
Learn MoreInformation for Families and Guests
Stay up to date on graduation ceremony announcements and resources for family and friends as we announce them.
Learn MorePast Ceremonies and Recognitions
> Graduating Class of 2024
> 2024 Livestream Recording
> Commencement Archives
Press and Media
To request press credentials for the William James College Commencement Ceremony, please contact: Katie O'Hare, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications.
Email Katie O'Hare