Navigating the Emmanuel College Bookstore: Hours, Services, and Commencement Essentials

The Emmanuel College Bookstore serves as a central hub for students, faculty, and alumni, providing essential resources, academic regalia, and a variety of services. Understanding the bookstore's hours and offerings is crucial for a successful academic experience and for navigating important events like Commencement.

Bookstore Services and Resources

The Emmanuel College Bookstore offers a diverse range of services and resources to support the college community. These include:

Academic Materials: The bookstore provides textbooks, course materials, and supplies necessary for academic success.
Commencement Regalia: Students can purchase or rent academic dress, including caps, gowns, and hoods, through the bookstore for Commencement ceremonies.
Apparel and Gifts: The bookstore offers a selection of Emmanuel College apparel, gifts, and memorabilia for students, alumni, and families.
First Day Complete Program: Emmanuel College implements the First Day® Complete program. This program ensures students have their required course materials on the first day of class. Physical books are provided on a rental basis, and digital materials are delivered directly within CANVAS. Costs are covered by the university.
Textbook Rentals: The Campus Bookstore will work directly with students who do not return their books by the deadline. Students may be billed for replacement charges. The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of finals.
Online Ordering: Graduate & Professional Programs students can order regalia online for a shipping fee.

Commencement Information

The Emmanuel College Bookstore plays a significant role in Commencement activities. Here's what graduates need to know:

Academic Regalia: Academic dress for all graduates can be purchased through the Emmanuel College Bookstore. Students are encouraged to reserve and purchase their Commencement regalia in advance.
Regalia Pick-Up: Caps, gowns, and hoods may be picked up in person from the Emmanuel College Bookstore.
Tickets: Each graduate will receive up to five (5) tickets for seating at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Each ticket admits one person, and tickets must be presented for entrance to the venue. Graduates do not need a ticket.
Additional Information: Information regarding the diploma, Commencement Program, and final transcript can be viewed on the Commencement FAQ page.

Commencement Ceremony Details

The 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Senior Week events and the traditional Baccalaureate Liturgy will precede the ceremony. Sr. Mary Johnson, SNDdeN ’79, Congregational Leader for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, will serve as Emmanuel College’s 2026 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Degree Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026, via the “Graduation Overview” tab on EC Online Services.
Tassel Registration: Tassel accounts will be open for registration in early April. The deadline for uploading name recordings into Tassel will be announced shortly.
Ticket Release: Beginning Wednesday, April 22, 2026, tickets will begin to be released to those graduates who have completed all of their requirements.
Regalia Pick-Up: Monday, April 6, 2026, through Saturday, May 11, 2026.
Exit Survey Deadline: Students must complete the Exit Survey prior to claiming their Commencement tickets. The survey will remain open until Saturday, May 9, 2026 (the day of Commencement). Students who complete the survey by Sunday, April 26, 2026, will be entered into a prize drawing.

Move-Out Information for Graduating Seniors

Graduating seniors will be permitted to move out during the following times:

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Friday, May 8, 2026: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (following Baccalaureate Mass)
Saturday, May 9, 2026: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

To help ensure a smoother experience, students and their supporters are encouraged to move out as much as possible prior to Commencement weekend.

Parking and Transportation

The campus is approximately a 12-15-minute walk from the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Once Emmanuel College parking lots are full, guests will need to secure parking at another location. MGM Music Hall at Fenway does not own or operate any parking lots. There are several paid lots in the Fenway Park/Kenmore area. Parking may be booked in advance through SpotHero.

Accommodation

For your convenience, Emmanuel College has secured room blocks at the hotels listed below. Please reference "Emmanuel College Commencement" when making your reservation.

Residence Inn: \$409/night, Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10. Booking Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026.
Inn at Longwood: \$280/night, Thursday, May 7-Saturday, May 9. Booking Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Code: EMMC0526
Hilton Garden Inn: \$329/night, Friday, May 8-Saturday, May 9. Booking Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Additional Information

The College will send Commencement announcements to hometown newspapers on behalf of each graduate; it is up to the discretion of the individual newspaper to print the announcement. A professional photographer will take pictures of each graduate. Information about purchasing photographs will be sent to your home address in the coming weeks. If you have further questions, please reach out to commencement [at] emmanuel.edu.

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