2019 Northeastern University Undergraduate Commencement
Doors: 7:00 AM
Procession: 9:25 AM
Commencement Ceremony: 10:30 AM
An accomplished entrepreneur, the president of Miami Dade College, a pioneering researcher in neurobiology, and a United States Army commander will receive honorary degrees at Northeastern University’s 117th Commencement on May 3 at TD Garden in Boston.
President Joseph E. Aoun will confer honorary doctorates upon the group of influential leaders and figures at Northeastern’s undergraduate ceremony, which will take place before a global audience of 20,000 people, including graduates, their families, and members of the university community. The honorees are Amin J. Khoury, Eduardo J. Padrón, Beth Stevens, and Major General Cedric T. Wins. They will be joined by Tara Westover, the New York Times best-selling author of Educated, who will give the Commencement address.
“This year we recognize a remarkable group of individuals whose achievements span the arc of human endeavor,” said Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern University. “Their accomplishments in business, education, science, and military service are spires of excellence that epitomize personal and professional fulfillment. They are role models for all of us, and we are honored to have them as members of the Northeastern family.”
All guests should allow for extra time when coming to the TD Garden on Friday, May 3. Heavy traffic is expected in the area and parking in the North Station Garage will be limited. Guests are encouraged to exit the garage immediately following the conclusion of the Northeastern Commencement to clear the North Station garage for that evenings 7:00 p.m. Boston Celtics game. Guests who do not exit the garage within 1 hour after the conclusion of the commencement ceremony risk being charged a double event parking rate.
Guests are also reminded that TD Garden's current policies will remain in effect, including walk-through metal detection systems where fans will be screened prior to entry. Guests are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and allow adequate time for entry. Cameras/video without a detachable lens are permitted. No wrapped gifts or helium balloons will be allowed in the arena. Flowers will be permitted.
For guests' convenience, flowers will also be available purchase at TD Garden at level 2 turnstiles upon entry.
Please visit Northeastern University’s Commencement Website for more information for graduates and guests:https://www.northeastern.edu/commencement/undergraduate-ceremony-information/
