GSAS Diploma Ceremony
The 2026 University Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Rose Hill campus on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. During this ceremony, the deans of the University will present their graduates as a group and President Tetlow will officially confer the degrees on our graduates. A guest speaker and honorary degree recipient will also address the Class of 2026.
All graduates are welcome and encouraged to join the University Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Edwards Parade.
The GSAS Diploma Ceremony will take place outdoors in front of the University Church at approximately 12:15 p.m. Guest tickets are not required to attend the outdoor ceremony. There is no guest minimum if the ceremony is held outdoors.
In the instance of severe weather conditions, the Diploma Ceremony will take place inside the University Church, and graduates will be permitted to bring no more than two guests to the ceremony. Due to limited seating capacity, this university policy will apply without exception in order to accommodate all graduates. In this instance, guests will require tickets.
GSAS will provide information to students in the coming months regarding how to claim guest tickets for severe weather conditions.
Order Cap and Gown
All graduates are required to wear a cap and gown. Visit the caps and gowns website to place your order. The deadline to order a cap and gown is Saturday, March 14, 2026.
You may pick up your cap and gown for no additional cost at Fordham on specific dates (listed below). Caps and gowns can also be mailed home for an additional fee.
Pick-up Cap and Gown
Your cap and gown will be available at the events listed below, but only at the campus selected while ordering. Be sure to bring your email confirmation along with your student ID card.
Please keep in mind that your student account must be paid in full or appropriate arrangements made before picking up your cap and gown. Also, you must have applied online to graduate through my.fordham.edu or have the permission of your dean.
If you did not pre-order your gown online, you may still attend the pick-up events and receive a cap and gown on a first-come, first-served basis.
Master’s candidates are given keeper gowns and therefore do not return academic attire. All doctoral rental gowns must be returned following the ceremonies.
For more information, please visit the Fordham University Caps and Gowns page.
Westchester Campus | Room 147
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 21 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lincoln Center Campus | 140 W 62nd St | G76 A/B
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 24 | 3 - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 25 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Rose Hill Campus | McShane Campus Center | Room 112
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 14 | 3 - 7 p.m. |
| Friday, May 15 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 16 | 8 - 10 a.m. |
For questions about the University Commencement and the GSAS Diploma Ceremony, please contact GSAS at [email protected] and [email protected].