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Congratulations to all those completing their degree programs and preparing to graduate this spring!<\/p>\n

Students are encouraged to complete the online graduation checklist<\/a> in advance to ensure all requirements are met prior to the ceremony.<\/p>\n

For answers to common questions regarding parking, accessibility, photography, and more, please visit our Commencement FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Commencement Events<\/h2>\n

Students are asked to RSVP for each of the following commencement events for themselves and any guests they plan to bring.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Master\u2019s Hooding Ceremony | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 4 p.m.<\/h4>\n

Student arrival:<\/strong> 3:15 p.m.
\nImmaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062
\nGraduating students\u00a0<\/em>may invite up to four<\/strong> guests and all are asked to <\/em>RSVP<\/em><\/a> for<\/em><\/span>\u00a0the event.<\/em><\/p>\n

Associate Nursing Pinning | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4 p.m.<\/h4>\n

Student arrival:<\/strong> 3:15 p.m.
\nImmaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062
\nGraduating students\u00a0<\/em>may invite up to six <\/b>guests and all are asked to <\/em>RSVP<\/em><\/a> for<\/em><\/span>\u00a0the event.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mass of Thanksgiving | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 2 p.m.<\/h4>\n

Rivier University Resurrection Chapel, 427 S. Main Street, Nashua, NH 03064
\nGraduating students\u00a0<\/em>may invite up to four<\/strong> guests and all are asked to <\/em>RSVP<\/em><\/a> for<\/em><\/span>\u00a0the event.<\/em><\/p>\n

Undergraduate Celebration: Honors Recognition, Hooding, and Bachelor\u2019s Nursing Pinning | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 4 p.m.<\/h4>\n

Student arrival:<\/strong> 3:15 p.m.
\nImmaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062
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Commencement | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10 a.m.<\/h4>\n

Student arrival:<\/strong> 8:30 a.m.
\nTsongas Center, 300 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA 01852
\nNo RSVP and graduating students can invite as many guests as they like. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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