2025 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. Be sure to explore the detail links for more granular information.
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Fordham University’s 2025 Commencement
All graduates (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) are invited to attend
Fordham University’s 2025 Commencement.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
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)
Ceremony Location: Edwards Parade, 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.
IMPORTANT: 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 Ph.D. and D.P.S. students will have their name individually called at the Commencement Ceremony.
Click HERE for plan information including: general information and arrival times, ordering and pickup of cap and gown information, travel information, hotel information and the severe weather plan.
Gabelli School of Business Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
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 as soon as the Fordham Commencement Ceremony ends. (Please make Moglia Stadium Bold and Maroon)
See the Severe Weather Plan for locations in case of extreme weather conditions. This does not mean light rain. (Only 2 guest tickets will be distributed if ceremony moves indoors.)
View Further Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony Details
Additional Helpful Information
Click HERE for commencement plan information including: general information and arrival times, ordering and pickup of cap and gown information, travel information, hotel information and the severe weather plan.
Caps and Gowns
ORDERING:
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CAPS AND GOWN BY MARCH 1, 2025
PICK-UP:
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ON-CAMPUS PICKUP DATES.
We strongly suggest you pick up your 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 20, 2025
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)
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.
GUESTS: Enter through the front entrance of the Rose Hill Gym. Due to space constraints only three guests will be allowed per graduate.
GRADUATES: Enter through the McShane Center for check-in and line-up. Volunteers will then be available to get you lined up by degree program.
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 commencement plan information including: general information and arrival times, ordering and pickup of cap and gown information, travel information, and hotel information
Caps and Gowns
ORDERING:
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CAPS AND GOWN BY MARCH 1, 2025
PICK-UP:
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ON-CAMPUS PICKUP DATES.
We strongly suggest you pick up your cap and gown at the designated time and location and do not wait for the late pickup.
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].