Commencement 2010

The New England College of Optometry        

Commencement & Annual Meeting of the Corporation 2010

We are happy to confirm that Commencement for the graduating class of 2010 will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley Street, Boston. The ceremony will start at 10:00 AM and will take place in the tiered auditorium. A reception will follow in the Back Bay Grand Room after the ceremony. Please feel free to take a look at the facility by visiting the website at www.backbayeventscenter.com.

The evening before, Thursday, May 27th, an expanded Open House Buffet and Cocktails Reception will be held for graduates and invited guests, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the College.

This year graduates and faculty receiving awards will be notified in advance and recognized at the Commencement Ceremony. 

For those in need of accommodations blocks of hotel rooms have been reserved for the nights of 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, and 5/29, 2010 at:

·        The Lenox Hotel Boston (617-421-4905)

·        Hilton Boston Back Bay (1-800-445-8667)

·        The Boston Marriott in Cambridge (1-617-494-6600)

When you call to make a reservation please ask for the New England College of Optometry block. We do suggest you consider making reservations now as space and holds on the blocks are limited. Of course, you can always check your favorite hotel search website for other options.

We look forward to seeing you!

Jo Ann Gershaw

Director of College Events and Special Projects

Schedule of Events

 All NECO residents will be giving presentations. They will also receive their certificates of completion.

The link below will provide you with directions and validated parking information to the Back Bay Events Center 

 www.backbayeventscenter.com