Schedule - Commencement 2021 - Harvard Business School

On May 27, 2021, we are proud to honor of HBS Class of 2021 with our virtual graduation ceremonies. The livestream will run from about 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Timing TBD, but the events of the day are featured below.

In late April, we are planning in-person elements so graduates can celebrate with their sections and receive individual recognition. These elements will be for graduates only (not open to guests) and subject to the current state of the public health emergency and all related guidelines at that time.

May
27

Thursday, May 27

Class Day Ceremony

Class Day is a Harvard University tradition celebrated at each school. At HBS, the student-led ceremony this year includes:

Welcome by Professor and MBA Program Faculty Chair Jan Rivkin
Address by MBA Student Association Class Presidents Annie Plachta and Caleb Bradford
Address by 2021 Class Day Student Speaker
Address by our Distinguished Speaker Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart

The program will be hosted by the Class of 2021 Student Association Class Day Committee Co-chairs Abby Burcham and Ryan Flamerich. Faculty awards will be featured on the Awards page.

Harvard University Degree Conferral Ceremony

Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Awards

Harvard Business School Dean Srikant Datar’s Address to the Class of 2021 Graduates

MBA Diploma Ceremonies (by Section)

Ceremonies will include section faculty remarks and individual student recognition. Separate livestream links by section will be provided.

Doctoral Diploma Ceremony

For invited guests only, ceremony will include faculty remarks and individual student recognition.