Commencement Schedule of Events 2021
Lavender Commemoration
Berklee’s Lavender Commemoration honors the achievements and contributions of graduates of the LGBTQ+ community. Use this opt-in form (login required) by Friday, May 14, 2021, to receive a commemorative graduation cord. The cord will be mailed to participants, along with gifts from the Diversity and Inclusion team, to celebrate all that you have accomplished. If you have questions about the virtual 2021 Lavender Commemoration, please contact Diversity and Inclusion at diversityandinclusion@berklee.edu.
Jabulani Commemoration
Berklee’s Jabulani Commemoration honors the achievements and contributions of graduating students of African descent. Use this opt-in form (login required) by Friday, May 14, 2021, to receive a kente cloth stole. The stole will be mailed to participants along with gifts from the Diversity and Inclusion team to celebrate all that you have accomplished. If you have questions about the virtual 2021 Jabulani commemoration, please contact Diversity and Inclusion at diversityandinclusion@berklee.edu.
Berklee College of Music Virtual Commencement Concert
Friday, May 7, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. ET
A highlight of the weekend's festivities, this student concert pays tribute to our honorary doctorate recipients. The 2021 commencement concert was livestreamed online; there was no in-person concert.
View the interactive concert program.
Berklee College of Music Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET
This year's virtual commencement ceremony was livestreamed on Saturday, May 8; there was no in-person ceremony.
View the interactive ceremony program.
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