NYU Commencement

Violet banners will fly high over Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2025 as New York University convenes its 192nd Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025. The All-University Commencement will recognize graduates who earned a degree in September 2024 or January 2025 or are candidates for a degree in May 2025 or August 2025.  

Thursday, May 15, 2025
11:00am ET

Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 St, The Bronx, NY

Graduates in their academic attire celebrate at Yankee Stadium.

Grad Alley

Grad Alley is an annual celebration, held the night before Commencement, to mark the accomplishments of the graduating class. Graduates and their guests will be invited to this street fair featuring entertainment, games, and refreshments in this street fair on the Washington Square campus.

Wenesday, May 14, 2025
5:00-8:00pm ET

Grad Alley NYU

NYU Student Life Pre-Commencement Celebrations

April 23 through May 14

NYU celebrates all of our graduates. Many student groups have traditions of celebrating their achievements, and with others who celebrate them. These celebrations are always open to any and all in the NYU community who want to uplift this very special moment. This time of year calls on all of us to enjoy each other's accomplishments. Please take this opportunity to come to these events and celebrate together!

Silhouette of the back of a student wearing a graduation cap in front of city buildings in shades of teal and gray decorated with white diagonal line patterns
Class of 2025

Toast & Reception

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Kimmel Center, Room 914

Join us for a joyous occasion where we come together to celebrate the journey, accomplishments, and growth of our graduating students.

Open to all NYU Silver students, staff, and faculty. RSVP

Text reading "Class of 2025 Reception & Toast Celebration"
First Generation Graduates

Proud to be First Reception

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Kimmel Center, Room 914

Join us for a heartwarming celebration as we honor the remarkable achievements of our first-generation graduates. 

Open to all NYU Silver students, staff, and faculty as well as family and loved ones. 

Text reading "Class of 2025 First Generation Graduation Celebration"
Save the Date

NYU Silver Alumni Summer Reception

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Linen Hall NYC
101 Third Ave, NY, NY

RSVP
For more information, email silver.alumni@nyu.edu.

NYU Silver logo and the text Alumni Summer Reception in script over a photo of 1 Washington Square North