Commencement
Congratulations to the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022!
Information for Graduates
Tandon School of Engineering Commencement
Barclays Center
Monday, May 16, 2022 – 3:30 PM
Joint Ceremony for the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022
For all of us at NYU Tandon, few occasions are as eagerly awaited as Commencement Day. And this year, a memorable and engaging event is in the works — one that aims to bring together the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022! This joint ceremony will serve as a joyful acknowledgment of the hard work of Tandon’s current graduating class, as well as our recent alumni.
A detailed event schedule and information on ordering attire, obtaining tickets, and how to RSVP for the Tandon Ceremony will be sent to all eligible attendees in early March.
All-University Commencement
Yankee Stadium
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Ceremony for the Class of 2022: 11:00 AM
Ceremony for the Classes of 2020 and 2021: 6:00 PM
Mark your calendars for the All-University Commencement Exercises and review the full event schedule.
Public Health Protocols
All graduates and their families should be aware that venue guidelines are subject to change based on public health protocols. Specifically, this means that if the Barclays Center does not allow for anyone (student, faculty, staff, or guests) to enter the building — regardless of any medical or religious exemptions they have received from the University — they will not be permitted to enter the premises.
In accordance with the University’s Vaccination Protocols for Commencement, all members of the NYU community are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a COVID-19 booster shot (if eligible for the booster based on CDC criteria). For both the Tandon Commencement Ceremony and All-University Commencement Ceremony, all graduates and their guests must be able to produce proof of compliance if requested.
Face masks are also currently recommended for all individuals who attend the Tandon Commencement Ceremony at the Barclays Center, except while actively eating or drinking. Additional information can be found on the Barclays Center’s website.
Tandon Commencement Schedule
2:15 p.m.: Doors open for candidates/graduates
2:30 p.m.: Doors open for guests
3:30 p.m.: Ceremony begins with student and dais processions
- Opening Remarks — Andrew Hamilton, President, New York University
- Dean's Remarks — Jelena Kovačević, Dean
- Commencement Address — Daniela Blanco, Co-Founder and CEO, Sunthetics
- Valedictory Address — Hui Wen Goh, BS, Mathematics; minors in Computer Science and Data Science
4:50 p.m.: Presentation of graduates
- Class of 2022
- Class of 2021
- Class of 2020
8:30 p.m.: Ceremony concludes (approx.)
Key Dates to Remember
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February 13 |
May Graduation Application Deadline (Registrar's Office) |
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February 28 |
Attire Orders begin:
Additional information and pricing for academic attire are available on the NYU Commencement website. |
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March 21 |
Ticket Orders begin for: Tandon Commencement Ceremony (May 16)
All-University Commencement Ceremony (May 18)
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April 1 |
Deadline to request a Dean's Exception
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April 8 |
Deadline to place your order for NYU academic attire |
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April 23 |
Deadline to place guest ticket orders for the Tandon Commencement Ceremony on May 16 |
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May 2 - 11 |
Electronic Ticket Distribution for the Tandon Commencement Ceremony
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May 6 |
Deadline to place guest ticket orders for the All-University Commencement Ceremony on May 18 |
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May 9 |
GradPass distribution for the Tandon Commencement Ceremony
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May 16 |
NYU Tandon Commencement Ceremony |
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May 18 |
NYU All-University Commencement Ceremony
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Eligibility
Graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 are welcome to participate in this year’s joint Tandon Commencement Ceremony on May 16, as well as the evening All-University Commencement Exercises on May 18 (6 PM Eastern Time).
All September 2021, December 2021, and January 2022 graduates and May 2022 candidates are eligible to attend and participate in Commencement as graduates of the Class of 2022 and may attend the Tandon Commencement Ceremony on May 16, as well as the afternoon All-University Commencement Exercises on May 18 (11 AM Eastern Time). In order to attend, students must first apply for their degree through the Registrar's Office.
Dean’s Exceptions: Candidates for graduation who have up to two outstanding courses required to complete their degree may petition their school’s Dean for eligibility to participate in Commencement. All outstanding courses must be completed by the end of the summer immediately following graduation. Students with extenuating circumstances (for example, international students whose visas expire or who are subject to travel restrictions) will have their situations reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Students must apply by Friday, April 1. To request an exception, please fill out the Dean’s Exception Form. Students who plan on applying for a Dean's Exception should apply for Graduation prior to the deadline. Students who missed this deadline should email graduation@nyu.edu.
Please note: CUSP students should contact Peter Tran (pht2@nyu.edu) to apply for a Dean's Exception.
For more information on eligibility, including the Dean's Exception, please refer to the NYU Commencement Eligibility FAQ. PLEASE NOTE: Ph.D. candidates are not eligible for Dean's Exception.
Other Commencement Activities
Grad Alley
Graduate Portraits
