Commencement 2020

Your guide to Commencement for the Class of 2020

hands tossing graduation caps into the air

Commencement exercises for Northeastern’s Class of 2020 were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But on Saturday, the graduates will finally don gowns and tassels, and toss their mortarboards with their classmates in Matthews Arena. Here’s everything you need to know.

Highlights

Photo Courtesy of Ming Tsai

Ming Tsai, chef and host of ‘Simply Ming,’ to deliver Northeastern’s 2020 Commencement address

The sun shone bright on a Sunday deep with meaning as Northeastern graduate students were joined at Fenway Park by loved ones in person and in spirit—watching from the stands of the beloved ballpark and online—to celebrate 2021 Commencement across a pair of ceremonies on Mother’s Day. Read more.

Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Best Places for a #NU2020 Selfie

Graduates can revisit their favorite areas of campus and get a special photo moment to honor their achievements. Come by the spots on campus that mean the most, and score the perfect image to celebrate! Read more.

Speaker

Ming Tsai

Chef and host of “Simply Ming”

Ming Tsai is the epitome of a multihyphenate talent. He’s a James Beard Award-winning chef. He’s the host of an Emmy Award-winning television show. He’s a cookbook author, a restaurateur, an entrepreneur, and a volunteer. And now, he can add another title to the list: Northeastern University Commencement speaker. Read more.