Harvard University, founded in 1636, is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Its Commencement fills historic Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts in late May. This countdown automatically targets the next ceremony — confirm the exact date on the official commencement site.
As the oldest U.S. university, Harvard's Commencement is one of the oldest continuous ceremonies in the country, dating to 1642. Each year the date shifts slightly, so this countdown rolls forward to the next one automatically.
Commencement weekends book up fast — hotels, restaurants and flights around Cambridge, Massachusetts fill months ahead. Share this countdown with family so everyone can plan the trip, and make your own countdown for your graduate's big day.