Commencement Ceremony

Date: June 8, 2024.

Time: 12: 00 p.m. EST.

Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Rhode Island.

Andrew Furey, the 14th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, has been chosen as this year’s commencement speaker. Known for his distinguished career as a trauma surgeon, Premier Furey embodies excellence in public service, medical expertise, and humanitarianism.

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The Medical University of the Americas is excited to celebrate our graduates in person on Saturday, June 8, at 12:00 p.m. ET at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Rhode Island.

If you choose not to attend the ceremony but meet all academic requirements, your diploma will be mailed to you. Your accomplishment is acknowledged and celebrated, ceremony attendance notwithstanding.

Unfortunately, we won’t be providing a virtual option for graduates. The ceremony will be held in person to celebrate this special occasion together.

We’ll capture the moments at our 2024 Commencement ceremony through photography and videography. Your attendance gives consent to be featured in these recordings. These media may be used across various platforms, including online, social media, news, and advertising, all in connection with MUA and its initiatives.

Yes! To ensure efficient planning, we kindly request you to specify the number of guests accompanying you. We will provide your RSVP instructions soon. The event will also be live-streamed on MUA’s Facebook and YouTube pages, enabling friends and family from around the globe to witness the celebration if they cannot attend in person.

Your guests will be able to enter the ceremony at a designated special time. We’ll ensure a smooth and organized entry process for everyone attending. Further details will be provided closer to the event date.

Guest seating is unreserved, tickets are not required. 

Access is through the front lobby doors. Family members can be dropped off at the front door to enter the lobby. Please indicate your guests’ need for accommodated seating when you RSVP so that we can communicate that information to the venue in advance.

Rooms have been reserved for you and your family at the Omni Hotel & Resorts in Providence, Rhode Island. Reserve your rooms now by clicking the following link: Book now.

Upon meeting your university academic requirements, your diploma will be sent to you by mail. The diploma will be sent to the mailing address specified in your graduation application for degree conferral.

You will receive an electronic copy of your diploma when your record has been reviewed and it is determined that all obligations for degree conferral have been met. You will also receive a paper copy of your diploma, which will be delivered to your address on file. Receiving your diploma happens four times throughout the year (January, March, May, September) and is not tied to the celebration ceremony.

In order to request a transcript, please visit the forms section of our website and print the Transcript Request Form for completion, then send it in to the Devens, MA office with the associated fee. This document would be sent to the end institution, not to students/graduates (these are mailed USPS unless you choose the overnight FedEx option with associated fee). If you need a copy for your records please use the same form and choose “Grade Report” (this can be emailed to you if you wish).

GradImages is the official photography provider for the Medical University of the Americas 2024 Commencement ceremony. For any inquiries about photos, contact Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.

The deadline to order your cap and gown will be Monday, April 29, 2024. The ordering site can be found here https://www.buildagrad.com/mua

Hooding for each graduate will be completed by University staff only.

While there isn’t a strict dress code for graduates, it is mandatory for all participants to don the designated academic regalia during the ceremony. This includes a doctoral tam, gown, hood, and tassel. Comfortable business casual shoes are highly recommended.

Secure paid parking is offered at the North Entrance of Providence Place Mall, situated directly behind The Vets, at a rate of $2.00 USD for the initial five hours. For those leaving on foot, utilize the north elevators or stairs behind Nordstrom to reach level B. This will lead you to the street level directly behind the theater. From there, head north along either sidewalk to get to the theater’s front entrance. Additionally, on-street parking options are accessible on Francis and Smith Streets.

Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, Providence, MA (PVD)

Bradley International Airport, Windsor Lock, CT (BDL)

Logan International Airport, Boston, MA (BOS)

Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, MA (ORH)

Please contact the University Registrar, Amy LeCain at registrar@mua.edu.