Commencement Schedule of Events 2023
Senior Week Activities
Campus Life coordinates a number of activities to help graduates celebrate their achievements. Please check back in the spring for more information.
Lavender Commemoration
Launched in 2019, Lavender is a gathering that honors LGBTQ+ graduates and was initiated by Berklee students who had a vision and desire to celebrate their journeys and achievements in community. Please check back in the spring for more information.
Jabulani Commemoration
Jabulani is a Zulu word meaning "rejoice," and the Jabulani ceremony is a rite of passage celebrating Berklee’s graduates of the Black/African diaspora, honoring their journeys and achievements through a community celebration. Please check back in the spring for more information.
Berklee College of Music Commencement Concert
Friday, May 12, 2023
7:30 p.m. ET
A highlight of the weekend's festivities, this student concert pays tribute to our honorary doctorate recipients. For families and friends unable to join in person, the concert will be broadcast live.
Berklee College of Music Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 13, 2023
9:45 a.m. ET: Processional begins
10:00 a.m. ET: Ceremony begins
For families and friends unable to join in person, the ceremony will be broadcast live.
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