MFin 2024 Graduation

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

to celebrate your completion of the MFin Program!

MFin 2024 Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 30, 2024

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

Tickets

Each graduate is eligible for up to four (4) guest tickets for the MFin Graduation Ceremony (students must wear their regalia as their ticket to enter the venue). Scroll down to the Pre-Graduation Tasks section for more information.

Program Highlights
  • procession of graduates; regalia is required
  • remarks from deans, faculty, MFin Class speaker
  • award presented for "Enhancing the MFin Experience"
  • each graduate is announced on stage and receives their diploma from Dean Schmittlein
  • photo of each graduate will be taken by a professional photographer; individual photos will be available for purchase
  • Attire: cocktail or business

Nominations for MFin Class Speaker, Award,
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 2024 graduates will need to:

  1. complete both the MFin Student Experience Survey and the CDO Employment Survey.

    MFin Experience Survey (Feb '24) - contact Sue Kline
    MFin Experience Survey (May '24) - avail. mid-April
  2. Register for the MFin Graduation Events via SloanGroups.

February  2024 graduates can pick up their tickets on-site at the will-call table, located on the 2nd floor. May 2024 graduates will be able to pick up their tickets at the MFin Program office in May.


Students are permitted to pass along to graduating peers any tickets that will not be needed, but under no circumstances may tickets be bought or sold.

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 each event.

Regalia & Stoles

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

The deadline to purchase your regalia is mid-April, and you have three options for obtaining it. Learn more here.

Stoles will be available for pick up at the Marriott. Graduates, be sure to arrive at 9:00 am and check in with MFin staff to get your stole.

Livestream

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


Link to be shared at a later time.

MFin 2024 Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 30, 2024

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 is eligible for up to five (5) tickets (students need a ticket to attend the MFin Reception).

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