Commencement
Commencement
William James College Commencement 2025
The 2025 William James College Commencement Ceremony was 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 2025 Commencement
Watch a recording of our Commencement Ceremony here.
View our Commencement Program here.
2025 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients
Courtney B. Vance, award-winning actor, and SAG-AFTRA Foundation Chairman and President, is the William James College 2025 Commencement Speaker. Honorary Degrees will be Awarded to Vance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Roca, Molly Baldwin, and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth.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.
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 2025
> 2025 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