Commencement

You've worked hard to make it through your degree requirements. Now it is your time to shine! Apply to graduate via myBristol by May 2, 2025. 

Beginning Monday, May 5, you may pick up your cap and gown and a Graduation Information memo at the bookstore on the Fall River campus (C building - First Floor). All items must be picked up before Friday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Please note the pick-up hours below. 

Attleboro (Main Office)

• Monday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fall River

• Monday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

New Bedford

• Wednesday, May 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Taunton

• Tuesday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please ask your guests to leave large bags and lawn chairs at home. All bags brought to the event are subject to inspection.

The following items will not be allowed at the Commencement ceremony:

• No balloons or banners (signs).  
• No oversized handbags.
• No lawn chairs.
• No smoking on campus, including vaping or electronic smoking devices.
• No alcoholic beverages. 
• Service animals only.
• No noise makers or air horns. 
• No weapons of any kind, including pepper spray, pocketknives, etc. 

Please plan accordingly for adverse weather conditions. You might also want to bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast.

Seating for guests is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are asked to go directly to the solar canopy to be seated. Please follow the instructions of the ushers.

The Commencement Ceremony will be simulcast by Fall River Community Media. Fall River Cable subscribers can watch the ceremony live on Channel 95 and Fall River HD Channel 1072 beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be rebroadcast frequently during the month of June; exact times will be posted on Channel 95 and Fall River HD Channel 1072. The ceremony will also be streamed live online via Bristol’s website, Facebook and YouTube page. 

In order to help you in planning the best way to capture commencement memories in photographs, please be aware of the following:

GradImages^TM is the official commencement photographer. An individual photograph of each graduate will be taken. A proof of the photograph will be emailed to you along with information on ordering copies and enlargements. You may view your photos on their website at gradimages.com. 

It’s time to celebrate! You and your guests are invited to join us for a Graduation Party in G building, immediately following the ceremony. 

• Music.
• Photo booths and selfie stations.
• Caricature and anime art.
• Make-your-own street signs, bracelets, pennants and more.
• Palm readers.
• Games.
• Food and sweets.