The 2026 Commencement will take place at 11 a.m. on May 21, 2026 at:
MGM Music Hall at Fenway
2 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA 02215
Commencement Information Sessions
Attend an info session to learn more about Commencement and what to expect as a graduate.
Mandatory Commencement Information Sessions
- Thursday, March 26 | 4 - 6 p.m. | C-202
- Tuesday, April 28 | 1 - 3 p.m. | C-202
- Thursday, May 7 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Join on WebEx
Important Dates
Students completing graduation requirements this summer who plan to participate in commencement need to meet the deadlines listed below:
- The last day to apply for graduation and be included in the Commencement Program is April 21.
- The last day to apply for graduation and participate in the Commencement Ceremony is May 11.
Students who apply for summer graduation after May 11, will be eligible for graduation but will not be eligible to participate In the Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement Speaker
Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune will deliver the keynote address at Bunker Hill Community College’s 52nd Commencement exercises on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the MGM Fenway Music Hall in Boston.
“I am honored to serve as Bunker Hill Community College’s 2026 commencement speaker,” said Louijeune. “Education, and specifically public education, has shaped my life in profound ways, and it continues to shape the communities I serve. I am excited to celebrate this milestone with BHCC’s graduates and the families and supporters who lifted them through every challenge. Whether they go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, or they enter the workforce, the success of the Class of 2026 strengthens the future of Boston itself.”
“Like the Class of 2026, Councilor Louijeune represents the vibrancy of Boston’s present and the bright promise of its future.” said Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Eddinger. “As the first Haitian American elected to the Boston City Council, as an advocate for fair and affordable housing, and as a champion for critical investments in education, Councilor Louijeune’s vision of a Boston that offers economic opportunity and inclusion for all is one we at BHCC share. We are so happy that she will be our 2026Commencement speaker.”
Photos for Purchase
Island Photography is honored to capture one of life’s most memorable milestones—your graduation day! Each graduate will receive an email with a direct link to their complementary photo proofs and ordering information within 48 hours of the ceremony. Prices start at just $7.95, with a variety of packages and options to choose from.
If you have any questions, call Island Photography at (800) 869-0908, visit us online at islandphoto.com or email us at custserv@islandphoto.com.
Commencement FAQs
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Special Accommodations
Bunker Hill Community College graduates in need of disability-related accommodations should contact Will Cribby, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at wjcribby@bhcc.edu.
Ticketed Guests in need of special accommodation should contact the Events office at 617-228-2328.