Children Walking Across Stage

Harvard Graduate School of Education welcomes the participation of children under 18 years of age in our Diploma Ceremony. Students who are interested in bringing their children with them as they walk across the stage must make arrangements in advance with a friend or family member who will be in charge of the child(ren). This person will bring the child(ren) to the side of the stage as graduates line-up to cross the stage. The child(ren) will then be handed off to the graduate, who will hold their hand or carry them, depending on age, as they process across the stage. The responsible friend/family member must then meet the child(ren) on the opposite side of the stage to recollect the child(ren) and bring them back to the guest seating. Alternatively, a second friend/family member could be responsible to collect the child(ren) as they exit the stage.  Children over the age of 5 will need a ticket to attend this event.