MIT graduation Countdown
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861, holds Commencement in Killian Court in late May or early June, where graduates receive the famous “Brass Rat” class ring. This countdown automatically targets the next ceremony, confirm the exact date on the official commencement site.
MIT Commencement is on Thursday, May 27, 2027, which is 291 calendar days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
How many days until MIT Commencement?
MIT Commencement is on Thursday, May 27, 2027, which is 291 calendar days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
See where this falls among everything else — the event calendar.
About MIT's commencement
MIT's class ring, the “Brass Rat,” is one of the most recognizable in the world, and commencement is preceded by MIT's legendary “hacks.” Each year the date shifts slightly, so this countdown rolls forward to the next one automatically.
Planning around graduation
Commencement weekends book up fast, hotels, restaurants and flights around Cambridge, Massachusetts fill months ahead. Share this countdown with family so everyone can plan the trip, and bookmark this page for your graduate's big day.
Quick facts
- Founded in 1861
- Graduates wear the famous “Brass Rat” ring
- Held in Killian Court
- Late May / early June
MIT Commencement — frequently asked questions
When is MIT Commencement?
MIT Commencement is on Thursday, May 27, 2027.
How many days until MIT Commencement?
291 calendar days, counting from today: MIT Commencement falls on Thursday, May 27, 2027. The clock at the top of the page counts down to the exact second.
Fact-checked July 12, 2026 · Updated August 2026 · time-and-space.science