Commencement
The All-University Commencement for the Class of 2026 will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Commencement ceremonies will also take place in May at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai, as well as individual school graduation ceremonies occurring throughout New York City.
All-University Commencement Exercises
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New York University will convene its 193rd All-University Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The All-University Commencement will recognize graduates for the January 2026, May 2026, and August 2026 terms.
Academic attire (cap and gown) and Commencement ticket ordering have begun. Cap and gown ordering is available until Friday, April 3 for home shipping or on-campus pickup. The deadline to order All-University Commencement tickets is Wednesday, April 22, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Upcoming Deadlines
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Resources
Stay Connected
- Visit the Commencement Communications web page for a compilation of our 2026 Commencement-related emails.
- Sign up for Commencement Communications to receive SMS Commencement reminders or subscribe to our NYU Commencement: Parents & Families Newsletter.
Questions
- Visit the All-University Commencement and FAQ page.
- Contact the Office of University Events at commencement@nyu.edu or 212-998-6860.
- Visit the Graduation and Diplomas page for graduation eligibility information.