MFin 2025 Graduation

We are delighted to share information about these special end-of-term events

to celebrate your completion of the MFin Program!

MFin Graduation Celebration Luncheon

February 2025 Graduation Celebration Luncheon
Thursday, December 12, 2024

Samberg Conference Center

Building E52
7th Floor
Salons M, I

Schedule

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Attire

business, festive or  business casual

Tickets

Registration will open Nov 18th. Once you have completed the Student Experience Survey, you may register for this event.

Student Toast Nominations

Nominate yourself or a classmate to give a 1 minute Toast to close the Luncheon program.  Click here for details and to submit your nomination

Program Highlights

A brief program of remarks from program leaders and toasts by students, followed by a buffet lunch.

2025 MFin Graduation Activities

MFin 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Cambridge Marriott

Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Kendall Square

Schedule

9:00 am – doors open; general seating. 
9:00 am – graduates check-in with MFin Staff
10:00 am - 12:00 pm – ceremony

Graduates must arrive no later than 9:15 am.

Tickets

Each graduate is eligible for up to four (4) guest tickets for the MFin Graduation Ceremony. Graduating students do not need a ticket provided they are wearing regalia and participate in the Ceremony. Scroll down to the Pre-Graduation Tasks section for more information.

Program Highlights
  • procession of graduates; regalia is required to participate
  • remarks from deans, faculty, MFin Class speaker
  • awards presentation
  • each graduate is announced on stage and receives their diploma
  • photo of each graduate will be taken by a Grad Images photographer; individual photos will be available for purchase through GI website at a later time
  • Attire: cocktail or business

Nominations for MFin Class Speaker, Awards,
and Musical Performance

MFin Class Speaker

The MFin Graduation Ceremony will include remarks from one MFin Class Speaker. This role will be a wonderful opportunity to share reflections and best wishes to classmates via a 5-minute speech.

Click here to submit your nomination

Pre-Graduation Tasks

Tickets

MFins can claim up to four guest tickets for the MFin Graduation Ceremony and Reception.

To claim tickets, all 2025 graduates must first complete both the MFin Student Experience Survey and the CDO Employment Survey.

MFin Experience Survey for Feb '25 graduates will be available Nov 25 - Dec 4.

The Survey will be available to May '25 graduates in mid-April.

Register for the MFin Graduation Events

More information to be shared soon. Please check back at the end of February.


Remember: only those who complete the MFin and CDO surveys will be able to register for the MFin events.

Regalia & Stoles

Regalia is required to participate in all  Graduation events, including the MFin Graduation and OneMIT Commencement ceremony. 

The deadline to purchase your regalia is mid-April.   Learn more here.

Stoles will be distributed at the Marriott when you check in. Be sure to arrive at 9:00 am to receive your stole.

Livestream

The MFin Graduation Ceremony will be available via live web streaming.


Link is to be shared in May 2025.

MFin 2025 Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Catalyst Restaurant

300 Technology Square, Cambridge
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Details
  • Attire: cocktail or business
  • Food stations, beverages, and live music
  • Each graduate  who participates in the morning MFin Graduation Ceremony is eligible to request up to four Reception GUEST tickets (+ 1 Graduating student ticket).

Parking for the MFin Graduation Events

Marriott

Parking is available at various public garages in the Kendall Square area, including the Marriott garage located next to the hotel. Guests are responsible for paying for their own parking.

For garage locations, see here.

Catalyst

Catalyst offers complimentary validated parking in the Technology Square Garage, located at 595 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139