#  Commencement 

 



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##  What's on this page? 

- [**Communications and Diplomas**](#comms)
- [**Commencement Ceremony**](#commencement)
- [**Harvard College House Ceremonies**](#houses)



 

## Who is this for?

Harvard College and Harvard Griffin GSAS students who are graduating, their family members, and friends



 

##  Communications and Diplomas 

You will receive communications from the FAS Registrar's Office prior to Commencement to confirm your [**diploma**](https://prod-registrar.drupalsites.harvard.edu/diplomas)**.** Please note that the Registrar's Office **does not** send communications regarding the Commencement Ceremony.



 

##  Commencement Ceremony 

The Commencement Office plans the Harvard University Commencement Ceremony. During the Commencement Ceremony, degrees are conferred by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

- [**History of Commencement at Harvard**](https://commencement.harvard.edu/history)
- [**View events/schedule**](https://commencement.harvard.edu/events-schedule)
- [**Contact the Commencement Office**](mailto:commencement@harvard.edu)



 

##  Harvard College House Ceremonies 

Following the Commencement Ceremony, Harvard College's residential communities host smaller celebrations where graduates receive their diplomas.

- Your [**House Academic Coordinator**](https://dso.college.harvard.edu/people-type/academic-coordinators) can answer many of your questions. They can also direct any remaining questions or concerns regarding your House’s Commencement Day ceremony to the right person.

## Harvard Griffin GSAS Ceremonies

The Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences hold several events and gatherings. For more information please visit the Harvard Griffin GSAS [**Commencement page**](https://gsas.harvard.edu/commencement)**.**

*Commencement and related ceremonies are governed by the University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities, along with other applicable University and School policies. Students remain subject to University and School-based rules, policies, and procedures, until the time their degree is officially conferred, which is 11:59 p.m. on the day of Commencement for students who remain in good standing and eligible to graduate.*



 

##  Need Assistance? 

 



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**Email**: [**commencement@harvard.edu**](mailto:commencement@harvard.edu)

**Visit**: [**commencement.harvard.edu**](https://commencement.harvard.edu/)

**Location**:

Wadsworth House, Harvard Yard  
1341 Massachusetts Avenue  
Cambridge, MA 02138

- regarding the University Commencement ceremony

**Contact**: [**House Academic Coordinator**](https://dso.college.harvard.edu/people-type/academic-coordinators)

- regarding House Commencement ceremonies

**Contact:** [**The COOP**](mailto:customerservice@thecoop.com)

- regarding regalia orders



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  Resources 

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[**Harvard COOP Rental Regalia Orders**](https://commencement.harvard.edu/graduates)



 

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