Your graduation packet will include much of the information and materials you need for Commencement day, including tickets, invitations, and a booklet with instructions and other resources. You'll also be directed to the Suffolk bookstore to pick up your cap and gown.

  • Before you pick up your packet

    You must complete the following steps before you can pick up your Commencement packet.

    • You will need to be cleared by the Registrar's Office; you will receive an email from the Registrar's Office once your audit is complete.
    • Complete Perkins and/or College Loan exit interview(s)
    • Complete Stafford Loan exit interview
    • Confirm your tuition account balances have been paid in full by logging into your MySuffolk Account, click on My Finances tab and then Account Summary
    • Complete the graduating student survey

    *Information for these requirements is sent to your Suffolk email address.

  • Where and when to pick up your packet

    Students will receive an email with their assigned pick-up time. In order to facilitate a smooth packet pickup and avoid long lines, it is important that students come at their assigned times.

    When: Monday, April 29–Friday, May 3
    M–Th: 9am–6pm; F: 9am–4:45pm

    Where: Donahue 403

    Please bring the following:

    • A valid picture ID (student ID or driver's license)
    • Release letter from Suffolk student (if you are picking up a packet for someone other than yourself)

  • What your packet will contain

    • Five (5) Commencement tickets and invitations per student*
    • Academic regalia (including hood) pickup information
    • Commencement information booklet (includes information on the ceremony, directions, tickets, and more)
    • Dean's letter to students
    • Alumni advice book (undergraduates only)

    *Tickets are required for guests age three and over in order to gain entrance to the Bank of America Pavilion. You will be given five (5) tickets to distribute to your guests. Graduating students do not need a ticket. If you do not need all five tickets, we ask that you take only the number of tickets you need. Tickets may not be sold and any graduating student attempting to or selling Commencement tickets is subject to University discipline.

    If extra tickets do become available, graduating students will be notified via their Suffolk email addresses how to apply for an extra ticket. Invitations are provided as commemorative items only and cannot be used for entry. We do not expect that extra tickets will be available. Due to seating capacity, lost tickets cannot be replaced.

  • Where to pick up your academic regalia

    Graduation regalia is free for all students participating in a Commencement ceremony. The Commencement packet serves as a release for your regalia.

    With the packet in hand, you can go to the Suffolk Bookstore and pick up your cap and gown. The packet tells the Bookstore what degree you are receiving and what color hood you will need (if applicable). The Bookstore will stock caps and gowns in a variety of sizes.

    If you ordered your regalia online, a packet containing your cap, gown, and hood will be waiting for you in the Bookstore.

    Questions about regalia can be directed to the Bookstore at 617-573-8218.

  • If you cannot pick up your packet

    If you are unable to pick up your Commencement packet in person, it is imperative that you arrange for a relative or a friend to do so for you. We cannot mail any Commencement materials.

    Your designee must bring a release letter—a note signed by you with your Suffolk ID number—authorizing the person to pick up your graduation packet. Your designee must also present his/her photo ID when picking up your packet.

  • If you're an online student or from another campus

    Packet and regalia distribution for students enrolled at the Cape Cod, Executive MBA, MBA Online, and North Campus campuses will be conducted as follows:

    • Cape Cod: Packets and regalia will be distributed on a date to be announced. You will receive an email from the Cape Cod campus on the times and location. Call 508.375.4083 for more information and watch for details posted in the Suffolk/Cape Cod Office.
    • Executive MBA: Packets and regalia will be distributed from the Executive MBA Office on a date to be announced. You will receive an email from the Executive MBA office on the times and location. Contact Priscilla Rosati at 617-573-8660 for more information or if you have any questions.
    • North Campus (Lawrence): Packets and regalia will be distributed from the North Campus Office on a date to be announced. You will receive an email from the North Campus on the times and location. Contact Diane Demmer at 978-738-8840 for more information or if you have any questions.
    • MBA Online: Packets and regalia will be distributed from the MBA Program Office. You will receive an email from Ana Perez regarding packet and regalia distribution. Contact Ana Perez at 617-573-8306 for more information or if you have any questions.