Commencement

William James College Commencement 2026

The 2026 William James College Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston.

Watch a Recording of the 2026 Commencement

Watch a recording of our Commencement Ceremony here.
View our Commencement Program here.

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2026 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients

David C. McCourt, internationally regarded business leader and investor, best-selling author, Emmy award-winning TV producer and philanthropist, is the William James College 2026 Commencement Speaker. Honorary Degrees will be Awarded to David, Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Yale Behavioral Health, Michael Hoge, and Co-founder and Chair of the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation Paul W. Lee.

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Information 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.

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Information for Families and Guests

Stay up to date on graduation ceremony announcements and resources for family and friends as we announce them.

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Past Ceremonies and Recognitions

> Graduating Class of 2026
> 2026 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