Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Salem State University is proud to celebrate commencement exercises in May.

When is my commencement ceremony?

School(s) Ceremony Date and Time
Maguire Meservey College of Health and Human Services 

Friday, May 16, 10 am-12 pm

Candidates arrive at 8:30 am and arena opens to guests at 9 am

Bertolon School of Business

 College of Arts and Sciences (see below for majors and programs listed by ceremony)

Friday, May 16, 3-5 pm

Candidates arrive at 1:30 pm and arena opens to guests at 2 pm

McKeown School of Education

College of Arts and Sciences (see below for majors and programs listed by ceremony)

Saturday, May 17, 10 am-12 pm

Candidates arrive at 8:30 am and arena opens to guests at 9 am

Students who are pursuing double majors will be asked to designate their primary major when they complete their application for degree and will attend the ceremony for that major.

Ceremony Location

All commencement exercises will be held in the Richard B. O’Keefe Complex, 225 Canal Street, Salem, MA 01970. 

Commencement Livestream

All three ceremonies will be broadcast live online. View the commencement livestream here.

Majors and Programs by Ceremony

Friday, May 16 at 10 am

  • Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Spanish, Healthcare Studies, Healthcare Studies and Spanish, and Occupational Health Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Master of Science - Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Social Work

Friday, May 16 at 3 pm

  • Bachelor of Arts - Art, Dance, Economics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre Arts.
  • Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts
  • Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology, Media and Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
  • Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science - Accounting, Behavior Analysis, Counseling, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Saturday, May 17 at 10 am

  • Bachelor of Arts - Biology, English, Geography, History, World Languages and Cultures
  • Bachelor of Science - Biology, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, Chemistry, Education, Fire Science Administration, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, and Sport and Movement Science
  • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Educational Leadership
  • Master of Arts - English, History
  • Master of Arts Teaching - English, English to Speakers of Other Languages, History, Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, Physical Education, and Spanish
  • Master of Arts/Master of Arts Teaching - English
  • Master of Science - Athletic Training, Geo-Information Science, and Mathematics
  • Master of Education - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education in Student Affairs, Leadership in Physical Education and Movement Studies, Library Media Studies, Reading, School Counseling, Secondary Education, and Special Education

Commencement Details

Questions?

Questions about commencement? Fill out our contact form or call 978.542.4723. 

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