Graduation and Diplomas

Graduation

NYU confers degrees three times a year: in January (Fall Conferral), May (Spring Conferral), and September (Summer Conferral). Commencement ceremonies are held once a year in May. To be eligible to graduate, you must complete all the requirements for your specific degree.

Get Ready: Graduation Checklist

As you prepare to finish your degree, there are a few steps you need to complete to make sure the process goes smoothly.

Log onto NYU Albert (under the Academics Tab) to:

Confirm your Expected Graduation Term

An accurate expected graduation term in Albert is crucial for making sure you don’t miss out on important financial aid, academic planning, and graduation communications. Confirm your Expected Graduation Term.

Check your Degree Progress Report

Make sure you are on track to meet all academic requirements, and that your major, minor, and degree are up to date. Meet with your advisor to discuss any questions. You can check your Degree Progress Report in Albert at any time.

Apply to Graduate

Graduation applications open in November for Spring Degree Conferral, March for Summer Degree Conferral and July for Fall Degree Conferral. Make sure you apply to graduate by the designated deadline for your expected graduation term. The application only takes a few clicks to complete, and will initiate a review of your degree requirements. Apply to Graduate.

Review your Diploma Options

After submitting your application, you will be prompted to check the name on your diploma and delivery details. Approximately 8 weeks after graduation, your diploma will be mailed to your permanent address listed in NYU Albert. Review your Diploma Options.

Check your Graduation Status

In NYU Albert, you can check your graduation status by clicking the “View My Graduation Status” under Academics. After all your degree requirements are complete, we will notify you by email when your degree is awarded. If your degree requirements are not successfully completed at the end of the term, you will be notified by email and should meet with your advisor to discuss your path to graduation. Check your Graduation Status

Prepare for Commencement

September 2023, January 2024, and May 2024 graduates are invited to attend Commencement in May 2024. Once you know you are eligible to graduate, it's time to prepare for Commencement.

Check your School-based Ceremonies Schedule

Each individual school will hold its own ceremony or event in honor of its graduates. Please reach out to your school directly for questions on school-specific ceremonies and events. Check your school-based ceremonies schedule.

NOTE: If you are an international student, check the Office of Global Services’ website for more important information on preparing for life after graduation.

Paper and Electronic Diplomas

Approximately 8 weeks after you graduate we will mail your diploma to the permanent address listed in your NYU Albert account. To choose a different address, please log in and update your delivery address.

We can also help you to request an electronic diploma or order a replacement diploma.

Graduation Honors

Your academic achievement during your time at New York University may qualify you to be recognized with an honors designation when you graduate.

Each school has its own criteria to determine whether a student graduates with honors. Be sure to check the requirements associated with your degree.