Schedule

Schedule

Anticipated schedule of events for Class Day & Commencement. Questions? Contact MBA Student & Academic Services: sas-studentactivities@hbs.edu.

May
24

Wednesday, May 24

8:30 - 10:00 AM

Dean’s Award Breakfast

Deans House
The Dean’s Award honors graduating MBA students for making a positive impact on the HBS community and contributing to the well-being of society through exceptional acts of leadership. Award recipients and their guests are invited.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Leadership Fellows Brunch

Yi Ren Room, Chao Center
The HBS Leadership Fellows program gives a select group of graduating HBS students the chance to make an impact in nonprofit and public-sector organizations at a competitive salary for one year. Fellows and their guests are invited.

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

George F. Baker Scholar Luncheon

Spangler Center, Williams Room
Students who receive an MBA with High Distinction degree are known as Harvard Business School’s Baker Scholars. Baker Scholars and their guests are invited.

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Portrait Project

Chao 120
This photo and essay project features Class of 2023 students.

View Past Portrait Projects
2:30 – 4:00 PM

Class Day Ceremony

Baker Lawn (rain or shine)
Remarks by Class of 2023 Co-Presidents, followed by student Class Day speaker Adán C. Acevedo (MBA 2023), faculty awards presentation, and Class Day Distinguished speaker Raymond J. McGuire (JD/MBA 1984). Open to graduates, their guests, and HBS faculty and staff (no tickets required).

May
25

Thursday, May 25

6:30 AM

Morning Commencement Exercise Assembly

Chao Center
Degree candidates assemble in front of the Chao Center for the procession to Harvard Yard for the Morning Commencement Exercise. Academic regalia is required. Graduating students only need their Harvard ID to enter Harvard Yard.

6:45 AM

Opening of the Gates to Harvard Yard

Gates to Harvard Yard open for Morning Commencement Exercises (tickets required). Limited seating; early arrival recommended. Each graduating student receives two tickets to give to two guests.

9:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Harvard University Commencement Exercises

Harvard Yard (rain or shine)
Each graduating student receives two tickets to give to two guests. Graduating students only need their Harvard ID to enter Harvard Yard.

12:30 – 1:30 PM

MBA Luncheon

Shad Hall and Tennis Courts
MBA graduates are each given 5 tickets, 1 for the graduate and 4 for invited guests.

1:30 – 3:45 PM

HBS Diploma Ceremony

Baker Lawn
Guests, faculty, and staff are invited to watch graduates receive their diplomas on stage, as well as the Dean’s presentation of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards. Rain or shine.
No tickets required.
Note: Graduates sit with their section.

2:15 – 4:00 PM

Doctoral Lunch

Williams Room, Spangler Hall
Doctoral graduates and their guests are invited.

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Reception

Shad Tennis Courts
No tickets required.