2026 Graduate Diploma Ceremony, Related Events, and Awards
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ceremony Start 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. Student Check-in and Line-up: Lombardi Fieldhouse. Please Walk Down Moglia Way and enter the Fieldhouse through the parking lot entrance.
GUESTS:
Enter through the front entrance of the McShane Center and proceed into the Gymnasium. 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.
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 (check here for parking, Ram Van schedules, and public transportation), and hotel information.
Caps and Gowns
PICK-UP:
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ON-CAMPUS CAP AND GOWN 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 review the dates carefully and bring your email confirmation along with your student ID card. Be sure to go to the location you picked when ordering.
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].
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