Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Franklin Pierce University will hold its 60th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus. The event will also be available to view via livestream.
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Commencement, ceremonies & additional Information
Place your order today. Ordering will close on March 30, 2025.
The cost of your cap & gown is covered in the commencement fee, and will ship to the Rindge Campus. Pick up times will be communicated once with ordering window has closed. If you would like to have your cap and gown shipped to your home, there is a $12.95 shipping fee
Details will be posted once available.
The Arizona Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) White Coat & Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 am - 12 pm (MST) at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ.
Details will be posted once available.
Details will be posted once available.
The New Hampshire Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Completion Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 1 from 10 - 11:30 am at the Hilton Garden Inn's Mansfield/Killington Room, 35 N. Labombard Road, Lebanon, NH.
The New Hampshire Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hooding Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, February 28 from 11 am - 1 pm at the Dana Center at St. Anselm College, 100 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH.
Friends and family can view the ceremony via livestream here.
The Texas Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Short White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Friday, February 21 from 5 - 7 pm (CT) at the Hilton Embassy Suites, 270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock, TX.
The Honors Convocation Ceremony will be held on the Rindge Campus on Friday, May 2. Additional details are forthcoming.
The Baccalaureate Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on the Rindge Campus on Friday, May 9. Additional details are forthcoming.
Here Are a Few Suggestions for Places to Eat Off Campus | ||
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Restaurant | Distance | Type |
Emma's 321 Pub and Kitchen 377 Route 202 Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 899-3322 |
5 minutes | Sit-down homestyle & American cuisine |
Hometown Diner 1421 Route 119 Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 899-3200 |
6 minutes | Sit-down American Diner |
Subway (In WalMart), Taco Bell (Up the road) | 7 minutes | Sit-in/Take-out |
The Grove @ Woodbound Inn 247 Woodbound Road Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 532-8341 |
9 minutes | Sit-down dining. Reservations are advised. |
Kogetsu 50 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-7773 |
17 minutes | Sit-down Pan-Asian entrees & sushi |
Twelve Pine 11 School Street Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-6140 |
20 minutes | Sit-down/Take-out sandwiches and prepared food |
Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-5225 |
21 minutes | Small sit-down Asian fusion cuisine and seafood |
Papagallos Restaurant 9 Monadnock Highway Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-9400 |
23 minutes | Sit-down Italian cuisine |
Thai Garden 118 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-4567 |
27 minutes | Strip-mall outpost offering classic Thai |
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 77 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-4492 |
29 minutes | Sit-down Mexican cuisine |
Chili's Grill & Bar 4 Ash Brook Road Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-1984 |
30 minutes | Sit-down Tex-Mex-style cuisine |
LongHorn Steakhouse 8 Ash Brook Road Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-5088 |
30 minutes | Sit-down American cuisine |
Commencement 2024
Franklin Pierce University held its 59th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus. A recording is available here.

View the 2024 Commencement Ceremony
View the 2024 Commencement Program Book
2024 Commencement & Ceremony Photos
See if you can find yourself in the Commencement photos. All photos are available for download.
59th Commencement Exercises - May 11, 2024
NH Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding Ceremony - May 10, 2024
Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Ceremony - May 10, 2024
CONTACT Student Affairs
Zauyah Waite, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
(603) 899-4162
waitez@franklinpierce.edu
studentaffairs@franklinpierce.edu