Western New England University Undergraduate Commencement
Western New England University Undergraduate Commencement
- May 14Thursday @ 10:00 AM 10:00 AM
Western New England University Commencement
May 14, 2026
Undergraduate Commencement: 10am; Graduate Commencement: 3pm
No cost, but tickets required for Undergraduate ceremony.
Western New England University holds its Commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2026, where undergraduate and graduate students are recognized for completing their degrees. The ceremonies bring together graduates, families, faculty, and staff to mark this milestone, celebrating the achievements of WNE’s Golden Bears. Each ceremony includes remarks from University leadership and invited speakers, as well as the formal conferral of degrees across academic programs.
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About Western New England University
Western New England University is a private, comprehensive university in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving over 3,500 students from across the United States and more than 25 countries, and offering over 50 undergraduate majors along with a range of graduate and professional programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, law, and health sciences. The University is characterized by a close-knit, student-centered environment with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small average class sizes of about 16, supporting personalized learning and hands-on, career-focused experiences. About half of undergraduates live on campus, contributing to a residential community, while nearly all students receive financial aid. With a strong emphasis on experiential education, interdisciplinary opportunities, and preparation for professional success, WNE combines the resources of a comprehensive university with the feel of a supportive, engaged campus community.
Prohibited Items
- No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for:
1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"
2. Medical Bag
3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance) - Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
- Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
- Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
- Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
- Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
- Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
- Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
- Illegal Drugs or Substances
- Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
- Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
- Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
- Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
- Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
- Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
- Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
- Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
- Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
- Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
- Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
- Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
- Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
- Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
- Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time.
Where To Park
Event Parking
The new Convention Center Carpark located adjacent to the MassMutual Center is now open to the public!!!
A few notes:
1. This is a PAID garage. Click Here For Daily Rates & Event Parking Rates
2. Entrances & Exits are located on Harrison Avenue & Dwight Street
3. There is a street-level walkway that leads from the garage, across Bruce Landon Way, and will empty onto the sidewalk of Bruce Landon Way in front of the box office lobby entrance.
4. Parking options are also available with the Springfield Parking Authority along with MGM Springfield.
Please note: Bruce Landon Way is closed to vehicular traffic.
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