Participation in Graduation Ceremony
Refer to the MGHIHP Catalog for policies on requirements for Graduation.
The Institute holds one commencement ceremony in May of each year for all students graduating in January, May, or September of that year.
Degrees are recorded and made official per the following guidelines:
- Fall finish (December) – degree will typically be conferred on the first business Friday in January.
- Spring finish (April) – degree will typically be conferred on the date of the May Commencement Ceremony.
- Summer finish (September) – degree will typically be conferred on the first Friday in September.
All students who plan on graduating must complete an application for graduation by the beginning of December prior to your graduation year. See also “Application for Graduation.”
[Policy updated June 2014, reviewed Sept. 2017]