Commencement 2026
Most questions related to graduation can be answered through the information provided on this web site. Should you have additional questions, please contact commencement@nichols.edu or call the Office for Academic Affairs at 508-213-2201.
Commencement Activities
Commencement Rehearsal ~ Thursday, April 23
For graduating seniors in the Day Division Undergraduate program
3:45 p.m. – Daniels Auditorium
Cap & Gown ~ The deadline for ordering caps & gowns is February 27th. Please check your Nichols email for the link to place your order.
Senior Celebrations
For graduating seniors in the Day Division Undergraduate program
Details forthcoming ( events are subject to change).
Senior 48 Celebration Dues:
Senior dues are a fee to cover the costs of this exclusive 3-day event from April 29-May 1. The $125 cost includes all meals and beverages, transportation, admission to events, and lodging. Senior Dues can be paid via credit card or e-check at nichols.edu/seniordues or the payment can be brought via cash to Student Financial Services, Conrad 3rd Floor, during business hours. (Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30) Senior dues must be paid no later than April 13 to participate. If you need an extension or have questions, please reach out to Cari Cyr, Dir. of Student Involvement at cari.cyr@nichols.edu or visit Fels 301.
Baccalaureate Service & The Commencement Reception for Seniors and Families ~ Friday, May 1
Please join members of the Nichols College community for the Baccalaureate Service. The Reception will immediately follow the ceremony. This event is open to all graduating seniors and four guests.
5:00 p.m. – Athletic Center. Registration information will be sent to your Nichols email
Saturday, May 2
Commencement Exercises
10:00 a.m.
DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA
All graduates must arrive at the DCU Center between 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Doors open to the public at 8:30 a.m.
Area Information
For more information about the DCU Center, visit: https://www.dcucenter.com/
For information about accessible seating and parking, visit: https://www.dcucenter.com/tickets-seating/accessible-seating/
For a list of restaurants and hotels in the area, visit: https://www.discovercentralma.org/
Photography & Press
A professional photography service has been hired for the ceremony; each graduate will be photographed receiving his or her diploma. You will receive information directly from the photographer regarding the purchase of photos. The ceremony will be recorded, and the video will be posted on the College website following the ceremony. A press release will be sent to the graduate’s hometown newspaper.
Flowers & Gifts
Flowers will be for sale in the DCU Center at the Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Pavilion entrance.
The Nichols College bookstore will also have a variety of items available for purchase.
Bags & Personal Belongings
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests attending events at the DCU Center, event attendees may be subject to a search upon entering the facility. Any bags measuring larger than 14″ x 16″ will NOT be permitted into the arena. For smaller bags, searches may also be conducted. Knapsacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, and briefcases will NOT be allowed.
Food & Beverage
Outside food and beverages are not allowed into the Arena or Convention Center. Concession stands will be open for your convenience.
Please contact commencement@nichols.edu or call the Office for Academic Affairs at 508-213-2201 with any questions.
