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##  Harvard University Commencement 

Harvard University congratulates the inimitable graduates of the class of 2026. With the 375th commencement exercises now ended, we welcome our newest members into Harvard's alumni community.



 

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##  About Commencement 

Each year, Harvard's dedicated faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and students come together to plan a series of commencement events that honor the achievements and bright futures of our outstanding graduates.

Commencement offers an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of everyone in the Harvard community who has supported our students' success.



 

   ![Graduates celebrate at Harvard University Commencement](/sites/g/files/omnuum3911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-11/240_HC2022_E25A9699.jpg?itok=TJuLpgWu) 

 



 

 [### Information for Graduates

 ](/graduates)Visit here for information regarding academic regalia, the student speech competition, tickets, and more.



 

 

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 [### Information for Guests

 ](/guests)For information regarding schedule, hotels in the area, parking, and other resources, please visit here.



 

 

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 [### History of Commencement

 ](/history)Beginning in 1642, Commencement is Harvard's oldest, still celebrated tradition.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Announcements 

 



  [### Conan O’Brien ’85 named Commencement speaker

 ](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/03/conan-obrien-85-named-commencement-speaker/) March 05, 2026 

Comedy legend who once led Lampoon will deliver principal address on May 28th



 

 

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   [### Commencement 2025

 ](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/series/commencement-2025/) June 23, 2025 

 A collection of stories covering Harvard University’s 374th Commencement. 

 

 

   ![Harvard University Commencement Ceremony](/sites/g/files/omnuum3911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-11/Harvard184.JPG?itok=GbM2AGVR) 

 



 

 

   [### Guidance for International Guests

 ](https://www.hio.harvard.edu/travel-guidance-commencement-and-reunion-guests) February 19, 2025 

 Travel guidance for Commencement and Reunion guests by the Harvard International Office. 

 

 

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**Welcome from the Director:**

Commencement at Harvard is a powerful time for the students and those that supported them – faculty and family alike – as they mark the beginning of bold, new chapters in their lives. It is our profound joy to both maintain this tradition and to welcome these individuals into the growing community of Harvard alumni/ae around the world.

We hope that you will join us in celebrating our students’ accomplishments.

 

Stephan Magro

Commencement Director

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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