NYU Steinhardt Ceremonies
Join us as we honor doctoral candidates and graduates receiving bachelor's degrees,
master's degrees, and advanced certificates.
Doctoral Convocation
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NYU Skirball Center
566 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10003
Graduate Arrival Time
12:30 p.m. at Pless Hall
(82 Washington Square East)
Reception to follow
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rosenthal Pavilion
NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square S.
New York, NY 10012
Morning Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10020
Graduate Arrival Time
9:15 a.m. at Radio City Music Hall
Departments participating in the Morning Ceremony:
Applied Psychology
Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Media, Culture, and Communication
Nutrition and Food Studies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Afternoon Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10020
Graduate Arrival Time
2:15 p.m. at Radio City Music Hall
Departments participating in the Afternoon Ceremony:
Administration, Leadership, and Technology
Applied Statistics, Social Science, and Humanities
Art and Art Professions
Music and Performing Arts Professions
Teaching and Learning
NYU Commencement at Yankee Stadium
The date for the All-University Commencement for the Class of 2026 is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Important Details for Students
Applying for Graduation
To be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies, students must formally apply to graduate through NYU Albert. Please go to the “Applying for Graduation” page for more information and how to apply. See below for dates and deadlines.
May 2026 “Applying for Graduation” Deadline: February 15, 2026
RSVP for NYU Commencement at Yankee Stadium
Participation and tickets to NYU Commencement at Yankee Stadium is a separate process.
Students will receive an email from University Events inviting them to participate and will have information on how to receive tickets and purchase academic attire.
RSVP Start: Monday, March 9, 2026
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Please visit the NYU Commencement website for more information and instructions.
RSVP for the Steinhardt School-Specific Ceremonies
Students eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies will receive an email from steinhardt.graduation@nyu.edu in early March 2026. The Tassel website is how you will request tickets for YOU and your guests. You will be asked to sign in using your NYU Email and submit information related to your specific ceremony:
- Radio City Music Hall - AM (Morning Ceremony)*
- Radio City Music Hall - PM (Afternoon Ceremony)*
- Doctoral Convocation
RSVP START: March 2026 (please wait for an email)
DEADLINE FOR RSVPs: Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM
Academic Attire
Academic attire is required for all candidates and graduates attending Commencement. Gowns and hoods are made of sustainable fabric, woven from 100% recycled materials. Each gown saves 29 post-consumer waste plastic bottles from the landfill.
Ordering will reopen in March 2026 for May and August 2026 candidates.
For more information please visit NYU Academic Attire.
