Welcome, families and friends!

June

The Commencement Guest Services Team will be out in Killian Court on June 5 to help make your day as joyous and memorable as possible. We roam the court all day, helping people settle in and ensuring that all of our guests are as comfortable as can be. See the layout of Killian Court here.

Killian Court in June is a beautiful setting for the Commencement ceremony, with the great dome in the background and wonderful landscaping and decorations. However, it is also very flat which makes it difficult to take photos without blocking other guests' views. We highly recommend the purchase of professional photos of your graduate receiving his or her degree. This will allow you to enjoy the ceremony without worrying about missing your photo opportunity, or blocking the view of other guests. We keep the stage decorated for a period of time after the ceremony; many families take personal photographs at that point, taking advantage of access to the stage.

Do you know special people who can't be with us on Commencement Day? Tell them to watch our webcast. The ceremony is broadcast live, and will be available online afterward.

The pages in this section of the website are loaded with useful information about what to expect on Commencement weekend. If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact commencement@mit.edu. Or you can ask us at Commencement — we will be wearing the red and blue vests.

We look forward to seeing you on June 5.

Sincerely,
Guest Services