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Commencement 2023

Saturday, May 20, 2023
Leader Bank Pavilion
290 Northern Ave., Boston

We are delighted to honor our graduates from the Class of 2023 during an in-person Commencement at the beautiful Leader Bank Pavilion, a tented outdoor venue in Boston’s Seaport District. We look forward to coming together as a community to honor the achievements, perseverance, and resilience of so many talented and hard-working Lesley students.

View the Commencement 2023 program.

Watch the livestreams on YouTube.(link is external)

Graduates at commencement
Graduates pictured at the Pavillion at 2022 Commencement.

Here's some helpful information if you're planning to attend:

Graduates smile during Commencement
Graduates in a group smiling at 2022 Commencement.

Planning Your Trip

See information on the venue, accessibility, hotels, parking, and transportation for the 2023 Commencement.

Covid-19 Protocols

The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and guests is of the utmost importance to us. We are taking all necessary steps to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone.

Ph.D. Ceremony, All-School Celebration, and More

The following Commencement-related events will be held in various locations on South Campus on Friday, May 19, 2023. These events are by invitation only and you'll receive an email invitation with further details in late March.

Event: Threshold Program Ceremony & Celebration
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Washburn Auditorium
Event: Doctoral Draping Ceremony
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: First Church in Cambridge (11 Garden St.)
Event: All-School Reception
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Washburn Café & Lounge and South Campus Quad Lawn (weather permitting)

Doctoral Draping Ceremony

All-School Reception for 2023 Graduates

Enjoy a chance for 2023 graduates and up to six guests to meet the faculty and staff who supported them on their journey!

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: South Campus 

Please RSVP by Friday, May 5.

Questions? Contact us

For questions regarding Commencement regalia, please email bookstore@lesley.edu.

For other event-related questions, please contact the Lesley University Commencement Office at commence@lesley.edu.