Commencement

2026

Congratulations on your recent or upcoming graduation!

Learn more about Commencement Day, including key information for graduates and their guests, HES commencement week schedule of events, ticketing, regalia orders, and helpful tips to ensure a smooth experience.

The Class of 2026 Harvard Extension School Commencement Ceremony will be held on campus in Cambridge.

Commencement Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026.

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A group of smiling students celebrates at Harvard Extension School's Commencement ceremony.

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Meet Our Graduates

Rosie Rines with her dog.
Over my time at HES, realizing that people valued who I was and that I could fit in at college has allowed me to venture out alone to do more volunteer work, attend classes at the local senior center, and have more confidence in myself.
Rosie Rines, ALB ’26
Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree Program
Retired; former court transcriber
Steve Kloeblen.
After my first course, something shifted: I could feel my definition of ‘what’s next’ getting larger. It felt like both a gift and a responsibility — the chance to choose a different use for my skills and my time.
Steve Kloeblen, ALM ’26
Sustainability Master’s Degree Program
Executive advisory
Alin Florea.
I can now confidently pursue further promotions or career changes to skilled government positions that were previously unattainable.
Alin Florea, ALM ’26
Government Master’s Degree Program
Public service
Janell Saville.
Harvard offered me something richer: I gained a network, a vision for a way forward, and people who supported me as I changed careers. At Harvard, it wasn’t just about what I was learning, but about how I could apply what I was learning to real-world situations.
Janell Saville, ALM ’26
Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s Degree Program
Executive coach and consultant
Jyoti Vasudev.
When AI went from interesting to critical, HES didn’t scramble. The faculty were already there. They updated courses in real time. They were genuinely engaged with where the field was going.
Jyoti Vasudev, ALM ’26
Data Science Master’s Degree Program
AI Software Engineering
Jennifer Fritch.
I absolutely fell in love. I felt alive and joyful in a new way. After that first class, I decided to go through the full admissions process and apply for the degree program.
Jennifer Fritch, ALM ’26
Creative Writing and Literature Master’s Degree Program
Higher education and marketing
Harvard Extension School alumnus Theo Rowley.
I really upskilled on a daily basis, doing things I never would have dreamed of being able to do had I not done this program. I’m really happy with the decision I made and its impact on my career and work.
Theo Rowley, ALM ’26
Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s Degree Program
Associate Director, Talent Sourcing Business Partner at Novartis

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