Physician Assistant Studies Information Session
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Thank you for your interest in Springfield College – we look forward to hosting you for a virtual information session! Please complete the form to register. We’ll be in touch with event details soon. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu.

Being a Beacon: Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusivity within the Health Professions and Beyond
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Harold C. Smith Presentation Room, Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia
Presented by David Shapiro, MD, MHCM, FACS, FCCM
Trauma Surgeon, Physician Executive, and Educator
Join us for a meaningful presentation by David Shapiro, MD, MHCM, FACS, FCCM, a thought leader in trauma, injury prevention, and in advocacy, who also helps to lead LGBT2SQI+ inclusion in the health professions and beyond. Upon his entrance to the medical field, Shapiro recognized that it was neither a diverse nor a welcoming place for providers or patients. Stereotypes and tradition were impediments to him – an aspiring surgeon who was also empowered to not hide his membership in the gay community. He made a commitment to self: in addition to advancing his surgical career and the care of injured people, he was also going to advocate for his own community within the health professions and professional schools.
In the ensuing decades, Shapiro has become a national leader in the campaign for inclusion within the health sciences. In this realm, he introduced the concept of the beacon to the milieu of mentorship and sponsorship within the health professions. This event will focus on his experience as a breaker of barriers, opener of doors, but also as a beacon to let folks know the path. Attendees will learn how emerging professionals can become beacons in their chosen fields.
A question-and-answer session will follow the lecture.
David S. Shapiro is a well-known trauma surgeon, physician executive, and educator. He was the chief medical officer and vice president for medical affairs at a Level I urban trauma center and is a leader within multiple organizations. Shapiro was the founding advisory chair of the Association of Out Surgeons and Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ surgeons and trainees to pursue their careers and engage allies. He currently is the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma chair for the state of Connecticut, served as president of the American College of Surgeons Connecticut chapter, and was the Society of Critical Care Medicine Northeast chapter president. He spent seven years as the editor‑in‑chief of Connecticut Medicine. He has also published a book, titled After the ICU, a multiprofessional perspective on recovery from critical illness.
This event, co-sponsored by the Social Work and Social Justice Club and the Honors Program, is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Andrew Schoolnik at aschoolnik@springfield.edu by February 12 to discuss your accessibility needs.

Strength and Conditioning Information Session
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00

Evening of Alumni & Student Career Networking
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30
This event is a wonderful opportunity for both traditional undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of areas of study to meet, get to know, and practice networking skills, and build professional networks with Springfield College alumni.
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Athletic Training Information Session
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00

Undeclared Accepted Student Event
2026-03-04 09:00 - 17:00
Congratulations on your acceptance to Springfield College!
We are looking forward to hosting you for our accepted student day. During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with members of our campus community, including faculty and current students, and enjoy lunch on us in our award winning dining hall.
Please complete the form to register for the event. Once you register, you will be sent a confirmation email and event details as we get closer to the event date.

Athletic Leadership and Physical Education Information Session
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00

Clinical Exercise Physiology (Master's and PhD) Information Session
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00

Sport Science Information Session
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00

Art Therapy/Counseling Information Session
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00

Adventure Education Information Session
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00

Graduate Spring Open House
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Flynn Campus Union
Thank you for your interest in coming to campus! Please complete the form to register. We’ll be in touch with event details soon. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu or call (413) 748-3225.

Master's Degrees in Social Work Information Session
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
Thank you for your interest in Springfield College – we look forward to hosting you for a virtual information session! Please complete the form below to register. We’ll be in touch with event details soon. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu.

Sport and Exercise Psychology (Online) Information Session
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00

Financial Aid Information Session
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00

Graduate Student Commencement
2026-05-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex
Student assembly for Commencement begins at 8:00 AM in Dana Gymnasium, Physical Education Complex

Length of ceremony: 1.5 hours, beginning promptly at 9:30 AM
Entrance tickets are not required for family and friends

All graduate students participating in commencement must arrive at Dana Gymnasium, Physical Education Complex between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Graduates are required to be present in Dana Gymnasium no later than 8:30 AM to ensure the marching and seating order.
More information on Springfield.edu

Baccalaureate
2026-05-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex
Student assembly for Baccalaureate begins at 1:15 PM in Dana Gymnasium, Physical Education Complex.

Entrance tickets are not required for family and friends.
Length of Baccalaureate: Approximately 1 hour
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Undergraduate Commencement
2026-05-17 09:30 - 13:00 | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Student assembly begins at 8:00 AM in the Exhibition Hall at the MassMutual Center. Students enter through the convention center main entrance at the corner of Main Street and Bruce Landon Way. Length of ceremony is approximately 2.5 hours, beginning promptly at 9:30 AM.

Family and Friends: Tickets are not required for this event
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Reunion 2026
2026-06-04 17:00 - 2026-06-07 11:00
Join us as we celebrate our classes ending in 1s and 6s!
June 4th – June 7th
More details and registration information forthcoming.

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-15 17:00 - 2026-10-17 20:00
Schedule and registration details forthcoming.
