Fitchburg State University observes its 117th commencement exercises in 2013.

The Graduate Commencement will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Athletics and Recreation Center, 130 North St.

The Undergraduate Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, on the main quadrangle.

The ceremonies will be streamed live online.