Congratulations to Lesley University's Class of 2020! We invite you to celebrate the achievements of our graduates with special recorded messages from President Janet L. Steinmayer, Chair of the Board of Trustees Hans Strauch, and other members of our university community.
We look forward to the pomp and circumstance of an in-person Commencement ceremony when it is safe to do so, and in the meantime, we hope you will take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments and perseverance of Lesley University's Class of 2020. #Lesley2020
Honoring Our Graduating Students
Honoring Lesley University's Undergraduate Class of 2020
Hats off to the graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Art and Design, and Threshold!
Honoring Lesley University's Graduate Class of 2020
Cheers to our master's and doctoral students from the Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and College of Art and Design!
Messages from Family and Friends
The achievements of our graduating students and the recognition of their families, who have provided invaluable support along the way, are points of pride for our entire university.
Welcome to the Alumni Association
Class of 2020, we officially welcome you into the Lesley Alumni family. Congratulations!
Threshold's Graduating Class of 2020
Many congratulations to the 20 newest alumni who have worked hard to earn their certificates from the Threshold Program!
Undergraduates
We awarded nearly 550 undergraduate degrees and certificates:
137 are adult learners
20 are Threshold Program graduates
5 are the first graduates from our New Bedford cohort
10 are from the first class of the Interactive Design program
10 are the first class of the Design for User Experience online program
14 are Urban Scholars Initiative graduates
39 began their educational journey at Bunker Hill Community College
1 is working at a scientific research organization on COVID-19
Graduate Degree Recipients
We awarded more than 750 graduate degrees:
720+ received master’s degrees, including the first member of our Urban Scholars Initiative
37 received doctoral degrees
Some have presented at national conferences on expressive therapies
1 won a Rising Professional Award in international higher education
1 won a Songwriting Award and recorded a well-reviewed Americana album
4 are the first to graduate from the PhD program in transformative leadership, education, and applied research
Additional Information
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Photos and Messages
For additional photos and messages submitted by our Lesley community members, check out these albums and highlights:
Messages from #Lesley2020 Parents
Lesley University Class of 2020: Memories and More
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Spirit Week
Class of 2020 Spirit Week
Monday, May 11: "Lesley Green" Day
Dress in your Lesley swag or favorite Lesley green and post a photo using #Lesley2020
Tuesday, May 12: What You Cherished the Most
Share pictures and stories using #Lesley2020
Wednesday, May 13: "Virtual" Cap Decorating Contest
Get creative with your caps! Share your design with the hashtag #Lesley2020 to win some sweet swag!
Thursday, May 14: TBT (Throwback Thursday)
Share your fondest memories from Lesley using #Lesley2020
Friday, May 15: Graduation Outfit
Get all dressed up and share with us your fire pics using #Lesley2020
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Diplomas
You can expect to receive your diploma approximately four weeks after your conferral date.
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Cap and Gown
Can I still purchase a cap and gown even though Commencement 2020 has been postponed?
Yes, you may purchase a cap and gown directly from Herff Jones.Can I get a refund for my cap and gown?
Yes. If you’ve already purchased regalia, refunds will be given for items that are unopened/unused using the same method you placed your original order. Receipts or order numbers will be needed and you may chose to keep any items except the gowns.If you choose to return your cap and gown (including tassel, stole, hood or cords), you can do so by following the link to the College Regalia Returns page.
For additional information, please contact Herff Jones's customer service team at 1.800.837.4235.
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Registrar's Office
Consult our knowledge base and open a ticket via our "Ask the Lynx" contact form at: solutioncenter.lesley.edu.
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