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Commencement

Information for Graduating Students

Tandon School of Engineering Commencement

Barclays Center

Ceremony Date and Time: To be announced

Ceremony details such as arrival times, program, registration instructions, and more will be announced and published on the Tandon Commencement Ceremony website throughout Spring 2024. In addition to the commencement ceremony, we will host a hooding ceremony to celebrate the achievements of all 2024 doctoral degree recipients in May. Graduation candidates should continue to check their NYU emails for continuous updates throughout the spring semester.

 

All-University Commencement

Yankee Stadium

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 11 AM 

Mark your calendars for the All-University Commencement Exercises and review the full event schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Dates to Remember

 

February 15

May Graduation Application Deadline (Registrar's Office)

    Mid-March 

    Attire Orders begin:

    • Academic attire is required for all candidates and graduates attending Commencement.
    • A full academic attire set consists of a gown, tassel, cap (mortarboard for bachelor’s and master’s, or a tam for doctoral degrees), and hood (only for master’s and doctoral degrees).
    • Items will be available for individual purchase and may be shipped. 

    Additional information and pricing for academic attire are available on the NYU Commencement website.

    Mid-March

    Ticket Orders begin for:

    Tandon Commencement Ceremony 

    • All members of the Class of 2024 (Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and January 2024 graduates, and Spring 2024 candidates) must complete the MarchingOrder ticket registration process to attend the Tandon Commencement Ceremony. In early May, all ceremony registrants will receive a GradPass, which will be their ticket to enter the Barclays Center.
    • Candidates/graduates will also be able to request up to four (4) guest tickets for admission into the venue.
    • At the end of the ceremony registration period, students may enter a lottery for extra guest tickets. The availability of extra tickets is not guaranteed.

    All-University Commencement Ceremony (May 15)

    • All graduates and candidates require a ticket to enter Yankee Stadium. Candidates/graduates will be able to order one (1) candidate ticket for themselves and up to two (2) tickets for their guests. Guest seating is general admission. 
    • Students can enter a lottery for one (1) additional guest ticket. The lottery is expected to take place in early May, at the conclusion of regular ticket ordering. The availability of extra tickets is not guaranteed.

    NOTE: NYU strictly prohibits the direct or indirect sale or auction of Commencement tickets. Students engaging in the advertising, promotion (including contests, giveaways or sweepstakes) or other trade or commercial sale of Commencement tickets will be subject to NYU disciplinary sanctions, including without limitation the delayed issuance of a degree or diploma.

    Mid-March through Early April

    Graduate Portraits in Brooklyn

    • In addition to the opportunities that will be hosted at Washington Square in Spring 2024, a limited number of graduate portrait sessions will take place at the Brooklyn Campus in late-March and early-April.
    • Instructions for booking a session in Brooklyn will be emailed to candidates/graduates in Spring 2024.

    NOTE: Graduate portrait sessions are offered to candidates/graduates on a first-come, first-served basis. The purchase of any photos taken at these sessions are subject to additional fees.

    April 1

    Deadline to request a Dean's Exception

      April 12

      Deadline to place your order for NYU academic attire

      Mid-April

      Deadline to register and place guest ticket orders for the Tandon Commencement Ceremony. 

      Late-April

      Deadline to register and place guest ticket orders for the All-University Commencement Ceremony on May 15

      May 15

      NYU All-University Commencement Ceremony

      • Ceremony for the Class of 2024 begins at 11 AM ET

      Date TBA

      NYU Tandon Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony

      • NYU Tandon will host a hooding ceremony the evening of All-University Commencement to celebrate the achievements of all 2024 Tandon doctoral degree recipients.
      • Ceremony information and RSVP details will be sent to all eligible Ph.D. candidates in Spring 2024.

      Date TBA

      NYU Tandon Commencement Ceremony

      Eligibility

      All September 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 graduates and May 2024 candidates are eligible to attend and participate in Commencement as graduates of the Class of 2024 and may attend the Tandon Commencement Ceremony, as well as the All-University Commencement Exercises. In order to attend, students must first apply for their degree through the Registrar's Office. 

      Dean’s Exceptions:  Students who will not complete their coursework by May 2024 and will have one or two courses remaining to take by the end of the summer can apply for a Dean's Exception.

      Students must apply by Monday, April 1. To request an exception, please fill out the Dean’s Exception Form. Students who plan on applying for a Dean's Exception should also apply for Graduation as September 2024 graduates prior to the April 1 Dean’s Exception deadline. Students who missed this deadline should email graduation@nyu.edu.

      For more information on eligibility, including the Dean's Exception, please refer to the NYU Commencement Eligibility FAQ.

      PLEASE NOTE: Ph.D. candidates are not eligible to apply for a Dean's Exception.

      Other Commencement Activities

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      Grad Alley
      Join us at this festive street fair featuring entertainment, games, and refreshments on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Washington Square campus.
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      Graduate Portraits
      Commemorate your graduation with a formal Commencement portrait! Appointments are required, and available on a first come, first served basis.
      group of CUE students in their cap and gowns at tandon graduation

      Events and Celebrations
      Celebrate your academic achievements at other events and celebrations for the Class of 2024, including the Cultural and Identity-based Graduations.

      Commencement Archives

      Visit our Commencement playlist on YouTube.