Commencement

William James College Commencement 2025

The 2025 William James College Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston.

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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.

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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 2024
> 2024 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