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NYU SPS Graduates

Graduation Ceremonies

NYU holds one All-University Commencement each spring. May candidates, as well as September and January graduates, are invited to attend. 

In addition to the University Commencement ceremony, the NYU School of Professional Studies hosts separate events, one for its graduate students and one for its undergraduate students and their guests. Along with your family and friends, you will join your fellow graduates as we celebrate your achievements. Convocation is a rich, time-honored tradition at the NYU School of Professional Studies, during which we celebrate the accomplishments of our students. The Convocation ceremonies provide an opportunity for those graduating, their family members, administrators, and faculty members to come together and acknowledge their impressive achievements, and to applaud the hard work they have made to enrich their lives and advance their careers through education.


Class of 2025 Ceremonies

NYU SPS Undergraduate Convocation

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM  Student and Guest seating opens          

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ceremony

Location:

John A. Paulson Center at New York University
181 Mercer Street, New York, NY

NYU SPS Graduate Convocation

Friday, May 16, 2025

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Student and Guest seating opens

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ceremony

Location:

Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY


All-University Commencement

NYU Commencement Exercises

The All-University Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Yankee Stadium.


Information for Graduation Candidates

Graduation Application

Candidates who are scheduled to graduate in May must apply for graduation, using Albert, by Thursday,  February 15, 2025 in order to receive an invitation. 

Students planning to graduate in August must apply for graduation using Albert by Friday, April 18, 2025 to participate in the ceremonies.

Please note that receipt of an invitation should not be considered official notice of graduation. Such notice must come from the Office of the University Registrar.

Invitations will be emailed to your NYU email address in mid-March.  Contact the Office of Student Affairs at sps.studentaffairs@nyu.edu If you have questions.

Tickets for the SPS Undergraduate and Graduate Convocation Ceremonies

Each participating graduate and candidate for graduation is eligible to bring guests and will be provided with guest ickets, plus the opportunity to request additional tickets. Seating is limited.  Check your invitation for specific information on the number of guest tickets. More details will follow.

Tickets for the All-University Commencement Exercises

Graduating students, families, and guests must have a Commencement ticket to enter Yankee Stadium. 

Academic Attire Information

Graduates and degree candidates who wish to participate in the NYU School of Professional Studies Convocation and in the All-University Commencement ceremonies are required to wear academic attire. 

We encourage you to have academic attire shipped to your home. 

Ordering Academic Attire

A full academic attire set consists of a gown, tassel, cap (mortarboard), and hood (for graduate students only). Students will be able to order academic attire beginning March 10, 2025.