Commencement

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Class of 2025

Clark University’s 121st Commencement will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025. The Bachelor’s degree ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. (processional begins at 9:45 a.m.) and the Master’s and Ph.D. ceremony begins at 3 p.m. (processional begins at 2:45p.m.) Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating the Class of 2025.

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Prepare

How can students, faculty and guests prepare for Commencement? What happens on the big day?
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Family and friends visit

Where can I stay? Where can I park near the DCU Center? How do guests travel to Clark University?
President Fithian confers an honorary degree to Akiko Iwasaki

Honorary degree recipients

Explore our history of honoring great contributions to society and the world.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Revisit the 2024 ceremonies.

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Invest in the next generation of Clarkies.

Ways to give