golden graduates weekend
A time-honored tradition continues
Gold•en Grad•u•ate
noun
1. a person who graduated from Northeastern University 50 or more years ago. ALL Huskies who graduated 50 or more years ago are among this distinguished group of alumni.
Regardless of where you are, what you studied, or which path you took on your journey after Northeastern—once a Husky, always a Husky!
Northeastern University continues its tradition of celebrating our most experienced alumni—our Golden Graduates. All Golden Graduates are invited to participate in our tradition of joining new graduates at the Northeastern University Commencement Ceremony. Enjoy other opportunities to reconnect throughout the weekend before the 50th reunion class caps festivities with its Golden Reunion Celebration.
We hope you will join us each year to share your Northeastern stories, memories, and experience with the new batch of graduating Huskies!
2023 Weekend Details
Links for parking passes for 795 Columbus Avenue Garage will be emailed to you a week before the event. There is no overnight parking available at the Columbus Garage.
Directions to 795 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA
Committee names to be announced
The Cauldron Yearbook is the annual publication that has proudly represented and commemorated Northeastern University since 1917. Rekindle your memories of Northeastern by searching through archived versions of the Cauldron yearbook from your time at the University.
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Saturday, May 6, 2023
50th Reunion Celebration for the Class of 1973 – Time to be determined
Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120
Class of 1973, this is your big night! Connect with classmates for conversation, laughter, and lots of catching up at your Golden Reunion. Reconnect with friends, strengthen your personal connections, and toast to your 50th anniversary as graduates of Northeastern. Celebrate your Northeastern legacy with a cocktail hour reception followed by dinner and dancing!
Sunday, May 7, 2023
121st Northeastern Commencement Ceremony – Time to be determined
Fenway Park
Don your golden cap and gown, join the great tradition of taking part in the 121st Commencement ceremony at Boston’s iconic Fenway Park. Watch as the Class of 2023 is welcomed into the Northeastern alumni family. All Golden Graduates will be given priority seating at Northeastern’s biggest celebration of the year.
*Each Golden Graduate can bring one guest who will also have priority seating.
Post-Ceremony Reception – Time to be determined
Fenway Park – Dell Suites
As graduates leave the park, Golden Graduates and their guests will relax in a private suite for some hors d’oeuvres and drinks before heading back to campus.
Schedule for the rest of the week to be announced!
stay connected
Make sure your contact information is up to date to ensure you receive all the information about Golden Graduates Weekend.
Get Involved
Help make your 50th Reunion memorable! Share your ideas about the commemoration of your 50th and reach out to fellow classmates to keep them informed of all of the weekend’s events. Contact Matt Frentz to learn more.
Cauldron Yearbook
The Cauldron Yearbook is the annual publication that has proudly represented and commemorated Northeastern University since 1917. Rekindle your memories of Northeastern by searching through archived versions of the Cauldron yearbook from your time at the University.
class notes
Stay connected to what your classmates have been up to by checking out the class notes. Keep classmates updated by submitting a class note.
past golden graduate weekends
