2026 Gabelli School of Business Graduation-Related Information
Graduation is a festive occasion, filled with the pride of accomplishment and the great joy of family members, loved ones, and friends who attend graduation ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of those who are being recognized. To ensure a seamless experience for our graduates and those who are attending Fordham University’s Commencement Ceremony and the Gabelli School’s Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Ceremonies, please reference the important information below. Also, be sure to explore the Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Ceremony subpages to familiarize yourself with critical details
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Fordham University’s 2026 Commencement
All graduates (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) are invited to attend Fordham University’s 2026 Commencement.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Please arrive by no later than 9:15 a.m. for the check-in and lineup
(If you do not have a cap, gown, and hood, you will not be able to participate in the ceremony. The procession begins to move by 9:45)
Ceremony Location: Edwards Parade (the lawn directly in front of Keating), Fordham University Rose Hill Campus, Bronx NY. Signs will be posted that day to assist you in finding the exact location for your college or school lineup. Faculty marshals will be there to assist you in lining up for the procession.
What Happens at this Ceremony:
At Fordham University Commencement, degrees are officially conferred by President Tania Tetlow, and students are recognized as a group by their dean. However, neither undergraduate nor graduate students who attend this ceremony will walk across the stage to receive their degree. That happens at the separate Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Ceremonies. (See information below and within the linked pages for each ceremony) Only PhD and DPS (doctoral) students will have their names individually called at the Commencement Ceremony.
Click HERE for ceremony plan information including: general information and arrival times, ordering and pickup of cap and gown information (please be sure to look for the Gabelli School), travel information (check here for parking and Ram Van Schedules, and public transportation) and hotel information.
Gabelli School of Business Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Directly after the Fordham University Commencement Ceremony at the Rose Hill Campus, Bronx NY.
Time: Approximately 12:30 – 12:45 p.m. (depending upon when Commencement ends)
What Happens at this Ceremony: Undergraduate degree candidates walk and individually receive their ceremonial diploma scroll from Dean Lerzan Aksoy during this ceremony.
Ceremony Location: Moglia Stadium, Fordham University Rose Hill Campus, Bronx NY. Please head directly over to Moglia Stadium (on-campus) as soon as the Fordham Commencement Ceremony ends.
Severe Whether Plan: The severe whether plan has not yet been posted by the University for the locations use in case of extreme weather conditions if the ceremony cannot be held outdoors. Only 2 guest tickets will be distributed if the ceremony moves indoors. (As details become available, they will be posted to the website and announced via university and School communications channels)
View Further Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony Details
Additional Helpful Information
Click HERE for ceremony plan information including: general information and arrival times, ordering and pickup of cap and gown information (please be sure to look for the Gabelli School), travel information (check here for parking and Ram Van Schedules, and public transportation) and hotel information.
Caps and Gowns
ORDERING:
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CAP AND GOWN BY MARCH 14, 2026
Be sure to designate a campus pick-up location when you order you graduation attire. You also can have it shipped to your home address.
PICK-UP:
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ON-CAMPUS PICKUP DATES.
We strongly suggest you pick up you cap and gown at the designated time and location and do not wait for the late pickup.
Gabelli School of Business Graduate Diploma Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – Please arrive by no later than 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. for the check-in and lineup. We are expecting large crowds. (If you do not have a cap, gown, and hood, you will not be able to participate in the ceremony or check in.)
What Happens at this Ceremony: Master’s and doctoral degree candidates walk and individually receive their ceremonial diploma scroll from Dean Lerzan Aksoy during this ceremony. Doctoral students will be hooded by their advisors.
Ceremony Location: Rose Hill Gym, Fordham University Rose Hill Campus, Bronx NY.
Student Check-in and Line-up: Lombardi Fieldhouse
GUESTS: Enter through the McShane Center and proceed into the Gym. Ushers will be on hand to guide guests.
TICKETS: Due to space constraints only three guests will be allowed per graduate. Tickets will be provided, and no guest can be admitted without a ticket. (Dates and times for ticket pick-up will be announced by the Student Success Center)
GRADUATES: Proceed to the Lombardi Fieldhouse for the check-in. Volunteers will be available to get you lined up by degree program.
SEVERE WEATHER PLAN:
Because this ceremony will be held indoors, a severe weather plan will not be in effect in the event of inclement weather.
View Further Graduate Diploma Ceremony Details
Additional Helpful Information
Click HERE for ceremony plan information including: general information and arrival times, ordering and pickup of cap and gown information (please be sure to look for the Gabelli School), travel information (check here for parking and Ram Van Schedules, and public transportation) and hotel information.
Caps and Gowns
ORDERING:
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CAP AND GOWN BY MARCH 14, 2026
Be sure to designate a pick-up location when you order your graduation attire. You can also have it shipped to your home address.
PICK-UP:
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ON-CAMPUS PICKUP DATES.
We strongly suggest you pick up you cap and gown at the designated time and location and do not wait for the late pickup.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be in good academic standing to graduate. If you are unsure if you are eligible to graduate this May, please reach out to your advising dean. For any other questions, please email: [email protected].