Commencement

Information for Graduating Students

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Tandon School of Engineering Commencement

Monday, May 18, 2026 | Time TBA

Mark your calendars for NYU Tandon's Commencement Exercises. In addition to the commencement ceremony, we will host a hooding ceremony to celebrate the achievements of all 2026 doctoral degree recipients. Graduation candidates should continue to check their NYU emails for updates throughout the spring semester.

All-University Commencement

Yankee Stadium

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM

Mark your calendars for the All-University Commencement Exercises and review University Events' Interactive Frequently Asked Questions resource for details.

Key Dates to Remember

February 15	May Graduation Application Deadline (Registrar's Office)
March 9	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.
Date TBA	Ticket Orders begin for: Tandon Commencement Ceremony (May 18) All members of the Class of 2026 (Fall 2025/ January 2026 graduates, and May 2026 and August 2026 candidates) must complete the Tassel ticket registration process to attend the Tandon Commencement Ceremony. In early May, all ceremony registrants will collect a GradPass, which will be their ticket to enter the Barclays Center. Candidates/graduates will also be able to request guest tickets using this form. 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.
Date TBA	Ticket Orders begin for: All-University Commencement Ceremony (May 14) 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.
March 30 - April 21	Graduate Portraits in Brooklyn In addition to the opportunities that will be hosted at Washington Square in Spring 2026, a limited number of graduate portrait sessions will take place at the Brooklyn Campus. Instructions for booking a session in Brooklyn will be emailed to eligible candidates/graduates in Spring 2026. 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.
Date TBA	Deadline to register and place guest ticket orders for the Tandon Commencement Ceremony on May 18
Date TBA	Deadline to register and place guest ticket orders for the All-University Commencement Ceremony on May 14
Date TBA	On-campus Attire Distribution at Washington Square Please review the NYU Commencement website for details.
Date TBA	NYU Tandon Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony NYU Tandon will host a hooding ceremony to celebrate the achievements of all 2026 Tandon doctoral degree recipients. Ceremony RSVP details and other information will be sent to all eligible Ph.D. candidates in Spring 2026.
May 14	NYU All-University Commencement Ceremony Ceremony for the Class of 2026, at Yankee Stadium, begins at 11:00 AM.
May 18	NYU Tandon Commencement Ceremony Morning ceremony for the Class of 2026, at Barclays Center(start time TBA).

Eligibility

In order to graduate, students must first apply for their degree through the Registrar's Office.

The May 2026 All-University Commencement ceremony will include:

Fall 2025/January 2026 graduates: Those who earned degrees in January 2026 and applied for graduation by October 15, 2025.
May 2026 candidates: Those who are candidates for a degree in May 2025 and apply for graduation by February 15, 2026.
August 2026 candidates: Those who are candidates for a degree in August 2026, enroll in summer courses, and apply early for graduation by Friday, April 17, 2026.

For more information on eligibility, please visit the Graduation Checklist on the Graduation and Diplomas page.