Congratulations to the nearly 2,000 students who graduated across Worcester Public Schools in the Class of 2026!
From colleges and universities to trade schools, military service, and entering the workforce, our newest WPS alumni are officially on to their next chapter. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication demonstrated by every single graduate across our district.
Miss any of the graduations for the Class of 2026? You can check out the streams and photos from our commencement ceremonies on the High School Graduation webpage!
Please scroll below to find a list of where the Class of 2026 graduates are headed next by school!
Burncoat High School
Military Service:
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Air Force
Army National Guard
Colleges & Universities:
Assumption University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bridgewater State University
Brigham Young University Idaho
Clark University
College of the Holy Cross
Dean College
Eastern University
Emerson College
Endicott College
Fitchburg State University
Florida Atlantic University
Framingham State University
Full Sail University
George Mason University
Ithaca College
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
New England University
Nichols College
Northeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Quinnipiac University
Quinsigamond Community College
Regis College
Saint Anselm College
Salem State University
Sarah Lawrence College
Suffolk University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Hartford
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Wellesley College
Westfield State University
Worcester Polytechnic University
Worcester State University
Trade Schools and Career Paths:
Cosmix School of Beauty Science
Collectiv Academy
Rob Roy Academy
Porter and Chester
Construction Apprenticeship
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Photo Caption: Graduates of Burncoat High School hold up their diplomas following the school's commencement ceremony at the DCU Center on Friday, June 5, 2026 (Photo by Reba Saldanha)
Claremont Academy
Military Service:
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
Colleges & Universities:
BC Messina College
Clark University
Fitchburg State University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Quinsigamond Community College
Suffolk University
Trade Schools and Career Paths:
Grafton Job Corps
Doherty Memorial High School
Military Service:
United States Army
United States Navy
United States Air Force
Colleges & Universities:
Assumption University
Babson College
Boston College
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Bucknell University
Centre College
Clark University
Coastal Carolina University
College of the Holy Cross
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia University
Dean College
Eastern University
Emmanuel College
Fitchburg State University
Florida International University
Fordham University
Framingham State University
Full Sail University
Gordon College
Howard University
Johnson & Wales University
Keene State College
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Mount Wachusett Community College
Nichols College
Norfolk University
Northeastern University
Olin College of Engineering
Quinsigamond Community College
Regis College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Saint Anselm College
Salem State
Simmons University
Suffolk University
Temple University
University of Connecticut
University of Hartford
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of North Texas at Dallas
University of Rhode Island
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Western Carolina University
Western New England University
Westfield State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Trade Schools & Career Paths:
Assabet Valley Tech
Grafton Job Corps
Jupiter Beauty Academy
Peterson School
Porter Chester - trade
Rob Roy Academy - Worcester
Photo Caption: Graduates of Doherty Memorial High School sit in their chairs during the commencement ceremony at the DCU Arena on Monday, June 1, 2026. (Photo by Reba Saldanha)
Gerald Creamer Center
Military Service:
United States Marine Corps
Colleges & Universities:
Assumption University
Johnson & Wales University
Worcester State University
UMass Lowell
Quinsigamond Community College
North High School
Military Service:
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Air Force
Army National Guard
Colleges & Universities:
Assumption University
Boston College
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Clark University
College of the Holy Cross
Emmanuel College
Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Merrimack College
Northeastern University
Quinsigamond Community College
Salem State University
Tufts University
University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Western New England University
Westfield State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Trade Schools & Career Paths:
Rob Roy Academy
Tony and Guy Institute
Universal Technical Institute
JobCorps
South High Community School
Military Service:
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Colleges & Universities:
Assumption University
Baylor University
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Clark University
College of the Holy Cross
Drexel University
Emmanuel College
Fairfield University
Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University
Gordon College
Hartwick College
Harvard University
Johnson & Wales University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Merrimack College
Mount Holyoke College
Nichols College
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Northeastern University
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Quinsigamond Community College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Roger Williams University
Salem State University
Simmons University
Smith College
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Tallahassee State College
Teachers College of San Joaquin
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Michigan
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of Virginia
Virginia State University
Wellesley College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Western New England University
Westfield State University
William Paterson University
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Trade Schools & Career Paths:
Aviation Academy
Collectiv Academy
Job Corps
Lincoln Technical Institute
Peterson School
Rob Roy Academy
WyoTech
University Park Campus School
Colleges & Universities:
Clark University
College of the Holy Cross
Columbia University
Fitchburg State University
Quinsigamond Community College
University of Maine Orono
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Trade Schools & Career Paths:
Grafton Job Corps
Photo Caption: Graduates of University Park Campus School stand together for a photo before the school’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Photo by Reba Saldanha)
Worcester Technical High School
Military Service:
United States Air Force
Colleges & Universities:
Auburn University
Assumption
Bentley University
Boston University
Bryant University
Clark University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Western New England University
Salve Regina University
University of New Haven
Trade Schools & Career Paths:
Christopher House
General Dynamic
General Electric
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
JC Construction & Services LLC
Lundgren Collision Center
Patrick Motors Volkswagen
Riverlin Animal Hospital
Rob Roy Academy
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Universal Technical Institute
Wilson Language Training
Photo Caption: A Worcester Technical High School graduate points to their United States Marine Corps stole while walking across the stage during the school's Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at the DCU Center on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Reba Saldanha)