Commencement

Each spring, some 700 men and women, bedecked in black robes and mortarboards, march across Earle Bridge to the Quadrangle, where they receive their hard-earned degrees from WPI's president. It is a time for looking forward to lives and careers that wait just beyond the horizon, and to cherish the memories of accomplishments, friendships and events that have come before.

On this site, you may turn your gaze to the past, to learn about the history of Commencement at WPI, which stretches all the way back to 1871 when the university sent the 16 young men of its very first graduating class out into the world, or look to the present — Saturday, May 11, 2013, WPI's Spring Commencement Ceremony.

Guidebook for the 2013 Commencement Ceremony has been populated. Guidebook is a free, downloadable event app for your smartphone or tablet. Guidebook puts schedules, maps, parking, directions, venue information, as well as resources to both students and families at your fingertips. Simply download Guidebook directly to your phone and search for 2013 WPI Commencement. You can also find a desktop version here: http://m.guidebook.com/guide/6716/

Please Note: The Commencement website is updated on a regular basis. This website was most recently up-dated on 3/15/2013.