Pre-ordered regalia may be picked up at the 91̽ Bookstore this week. Their hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, through Saturday, May 18.
For questions regarding regalia or to confirm that yours is available for pick-up, please reach out to the 91̽ Bookstore at 413-782-1284.
Undergraduate Ceremony
- 8:00-9:00 a.m. Faculty check-in and robing – Exhibit Hall A
- 9:00 a.m. Doors open for Undergraduate Commencement guests – Bruce Landon Way Entrance
- 10:00 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement at MassMutual Center
Lunch will be provided for faculty and staff in between ceremonies.
Graduate Ceremony
- 1:00-2:00 p.m. Faculty check-in and robing – Exhibit Hall A
- 2:00 p.m. Doors open for Graduate Commencement guests – Bruce Landon Way Entrance
- 3:00 p.m. Graduate Commencement at MassMutual Center
If you have a child(ren) graduating at either the Undergraduate or the Graduate ceremony and would like the opportunity to hand them their diploma, please let the Registrar’s Office know by emailing Michelle Clark (michelle.clark@wne.edu).
If you are eager to see the venue, you can view that took place at the MassMutual Center in May 2023. We will share more details about the venue soon.
Western New England University (91̽) will provide continuous shuttle service between 91̽ and MassMutual Center (MMC) on Commencement Day, Sunday, May 19 between 7:15 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
91̽ Drop-off/Pick-Up: The shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes from 91̽’s Welcome Center parking lot located at 1215 Wilbraham Road. Large signs will indicate drop-off/pick-up zone.
MMC: The shuttles will stop in front of MMC on the corner of Bruce Landon Way and Main Street for drop-off. The shuttles will be on the Dwight Street side of MMC for pick up and return to 91̽ after the ceremony.
The first shuttle will leave 91̽ at 7:30 a.m. The second shuttle will leave at 8:00 a.m. running throughout the day until 6:00 p.m.
- Shuttle 1: Departs at 7:30 a.m.
- Shuttle 2: Departs at 8:00 a.m.
The final shuttle departs MMC at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Shuttles are available for everyone including students, faculty, staff, family, and friends attending the event.
Note that traffic conditions on Commencement Day may cause delays in shuttle service.
MassMutual Center does not own or operate any local parking facilities. The Civic Center Parking Garage is currently closed and under construction on Bruce Landon Way. Parking options are available with the Springfield Parking Authority along with MGM Springfield. Visit the for more information regarding directions and parking.
We will continue to update information on 91̽'s Commencement website. Check back regularly for any new updates.