Students who are eligible to participate in Commencement and have been approved by the Registrar, will receive communications from the Commencement Office confirming their involvement in the Ceremony.
Any questions about Commencement can be directed to commencement@endicott.edu.
Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. The event will be held outdoors at the Hempstead Stadium, rain or shine. Guest seating will open at 8 a.m. We request that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m., when the procession begins.
Graduates must arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. and gather in the Field House, located on the second floor of the Post Center.
Students participating in Commencement do not need a physical ticket.
Each graduating student will receive five tickets for the ceremony. Tickets will be distributed through our online ticketing system, Tassel, making it easier to claim and manage your tickets closer to Commencement. While the College is not able to issue additional tickets beyond those allocated to each graduate, students who do not plan to use all of their tickets may assign them to others. Guests seeking additional tickets are encouraged to connect with members of the graduating class to inquire about any available extras.
Commencement guests MUST have a ticket ready and available for check-in when arriving at Endicott. Tickets will be scanned at entry. Guests may choose from bleacher or field seating.
Yes! Closed captioning will be provided for all guests, and all field seating is accessible. Guests with handicap placards can park on campus, and elevators are available inside our buildings if needed. If you have any questions, please email us at commencement@endicott.edu.
Yes. Accessible parking is available on campus for vehicles with a state-issued handicap placard and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests using accessible parking should enter through the East Gate and have their placard ready for verification.
All off-site shuttles are equipped with accessible seating to accommodate all guests.
All guests are asked to park off campus at lots according to the last name of the graduating student who assigned their ticket:
If your graduating students LAST NAME starts with A–K parking is located at:
Dunham Ridge
48 Dunham Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
If your graduating students LAST NAME starts with L–Z parking is located at:
North Shore Music Theater
54 Dunham Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
Please only park in your assigned lot to ensure we have sufficient parking for all guests.
All general access parking will be directed to off-site parking locations. There will be accessible transportation options from the general-access off-site parking locations to campus if you wish to keep your party together.
Rideshares can enter through the main entrance and will drop guests off at Lot 2.
Yes, the ceremony will be live-streamed on the endicott.edu website as well as on YouTube.
Graduates, including Master’s and Doctoral degree recipients, can pick up their regalia at the Endicott College Bookstore starting on May 4.
Endicott’s Triumph Chapter of Mortar Board, a national honor society for seniors, is holding its annual Commencement Flower Sale. These fresh, beautiful flowers come in a variety of colors and make such a nice gift for any graduating senior.
One bouquet costs $40. All proceeds help to support Endicott’s Mortar Board Triumph Chapter.
Flowers will be available for pick-up on the day of Commencement. We recommend preordering as there will be a limited number of flowers available for purchase on the day of.
For questions regarding the flower sale, please email Mortar Board Staff Advisor, Sydney Riu at sriu@endicott.edu.
For the safety and comfort of all attendees, the following items are not allowed inside Hempstead Stadium:
Any suspicious activity should be reported to Endicott Police at 978-232-2222. Thank you for your cooperation in making Commencement a safe and memorable celebration for all!
Commencement will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather or an emergency, the ceremony will be canceled and will not reconvene. Emergency decisions will be made by the Command Post and shared via EC Alerts and announcements at Hempstead Stadium. Guests should review the posted evacuation plan upon arrival and follow directions from staff and volunteers. Suspicious activity should be reported to Endicott Police at 978-232-2222.
