2018 Commencement 

WPI’s Commencement Ceremony dates back to 1871 when the university sent the 16 young men of its very first graduating class out into the world. WPI celebrates the completion of graduate and undergraduate degree requirements with two separate graduation ceremonies.

Across two ceremonies on May 10 and May 12, more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students took their final walk as students over Earle Bridge to receive their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree. Learn more about this year's commencement speakers and honorees.

Photos from the 2018 Ceremonies

News

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May 18, 2018
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May 17, 2018
Commencement Speaker Margot Lee Shetterly Explains WPI Connections in Best-Selling Book
May 14, 2018
Hidden Figures Author Margot Lee Shetterly gives WPI Graduation Speech
May 12, 2018
NAS President Marcia McNutt Gives WPI Graduate Commencement Address
May 10, 2018
Marcia McNutt to Address Graduate Commencement
May 09, 2018
Finding a Home and a Focus on Emerging Tech at WPI
May 09, 2018
Then and Now: Graduating Seniors Reflect on Their Transformative Years at WPI
May 08, 2018
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Hats Off to WPI Grads

From inspirational messages to family thank yous to pop culture references, WPI's Class of 2018 used their creativity to continue the tradition of decorated mortar boards.

WPI Commencement through the years

On July 26, 1871, sixteen students took part at the first Commencement ceremony of the Worcester County Free Institute of Industrial Science. Commencement exercises were held in the Chapel at Boynton Hall.

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