GRADUATION
GPH Graduation Registration
Students eligible to participate in the GPH graduation ceremony will receive an email from a service called TASSEL in late March 2026.
Students will complete the registration form to confirm attendance at the ceremony. This is required in order to secure your guest tickets for your family and loved ones. Additionally the registration process allows you to record your name how you prefer it to be read when you take that proud walk across the stage!
Please Note: If you are not planning on attending graduation, please answer NO on the registration form so we can reallocate your tickets to another graduating student and their family.
RSVPs Start: March 2026 (please wait for an email from Tassel)
Deadline for RSVPs: Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM. Do not miss the deadline!
New York City Center
The venue is located at 131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 (Between 6th and 7th Ave.). To learn more about traveling by subway, bus or car, and parking information, view the venue’s website. Explore restaurants close to the venue to plan a celebratory dinner afterwards! View the neighborhood guide.
Tickets
Each candidate will receive one (1) ticket for themselves, and three (3) guest tickets to the graduation ceremony at New York City Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Please Note: Candidates will be put into pre-assigned sections upon arrival at the theater.
Candidates are required to pick-up their guest tickets at 708 Broadway. We will communicate the ticket distribution schedule by the end of April. Stay tuned for more information!
Accessibility Tickets
If you have an attendee who requires accommodation (wheelchair, walker, ASL interpreter, etc.), please complete this form with your name, the attendee's name, and information about the accommodation needed.
Additional Ticket Requests
We can not guarantee that additional tickets will be available and will only know closer to the event date. We are accepting extra ticket requests now and will contact you directly if accommodations can be made. As a reminder, the ceremony will be live-streamed for any guests unable to attend in person.
Ticket pickup will be in late April. If you have requested extra tickets, you will not be able to pick up any tickets (including your guaranteed 3 guest tickets) until your extra ticket request is confirmed. You will not lose your guaranteed 3 tickets by waiting to pick your extra tickets; this is an administrative process to ensure ticket distribution goes smoothly.
Submit Your Request for Additional Tickets
The deadline for extra ticket requests is Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Prohibition of Ticket Sales
NYU strictly prohibits the direct or indirect sale or auction of 2026 GPH Graduation tickets.
If you are planning to have a family member from outside the United States attend, review the International Visitors page on the NYU website.
Academic Attire
Academic attire is required for all candidates and graduates attending Commencement and their school ceremonies.
For more information about pricing, shipping and ordering academic attire; please refer to the NYU Academic Attire Webpage.
NYU All-University Commencement
All-University Commencement for the Class of 2026 will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Yankee Stadium.
For information about this event, ordering tickets, families & guests, and more, please visit the NYU All-University Commencement Webpage.
Additionally, you can refer to their Frequently Asked Questions.
NYU GPH Graduation FAQ
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Do I need to apply to graduate?
Yes. To be considered for graduation, you must meet all academic requirements, and apply by the application deadline (February 15). Visit the Applying for Graduation webpage for more details, dates and deadlines.
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Do I need to RSVP for graduation?
Yes! In April 2026, students eligible to participate in the GPH graduation ceremony will receive an email from gph.graduation@nyu.edu to complete their graduation registration through a service called TASSEL.
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Who is eligible to attend graduation?
The GPH graduation ceremony is for all eligible masters and doctoral students (Doctoral, MPH, MS, MA). Undergraduate students attend their home schools graduation ceremony.
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Where will graduation take place?
Graduation will be held at New York City Center (131 W 55th St, New York, NY) at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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How long is the ceremony?
The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. and is approximately 2 hours.
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Will the ceremony be livestreamed?
Yes. A link to the livestream will be sent closer to the date of the ceremony.
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What is the difference between GPH graduation and All-University commencement?
GPH Graduation is the school-specific ceremony held in honor of the completion and/or in anticipation of graduate students fulfilling all academic requirements towards their degree (Doctoral, MPH, MS, MA). The dean confers degrees upon all Masters, and Doctoral candidates individually and students walk across the stage to receive a diploma.
All-University Commencement for the Class of 2026 will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. All NYU graduating students are recognized together by degree program, but do not individually cross the stage. Visit the All-University Commencement webpage for more information.
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When will I receive my diploma?
Visit the NYU Paper and Electronic Diplomas webpage for information on receiving your diploma.
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Is it required that I wear academic attire?
Yes, academic attire is required for all candidates and graduates attending Commencement.
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How do I order academic attire?
For more information about academic attire please refer to the NYU Academic Attire webpage.
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How many guests am I allowed to invite?
Each candidate will receive one (1) ticket for themselves, and three (3) guest tickets to the graduation ceremony.
We can not guarantee that additional tickets will be available and will only know closer to the event date. Submit your request for additional tickets here.
NYU strictly prohibits the direct or indirect sale or auction of 2026 GPH Graduation tickets.
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How do I get my graduation tickets?
Candidates are required to pick-up their ticket and guest tickets at 708 Broadway. We will communicate the ticket distribution schedule by the end of April 2026.
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Are the facilities handicap accessible?
Yes. If you have an attendee who requires accommodation (wheelchair, walker, ASL interpreter, etc.), please complete this form.
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How do I get to graduation?
The venue is located at 131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 (Between 6th and 7th Ave.). Visit the venue’s website to learn more about traveling by subway or bus and parking information. Explore restaurants close to the venue to plan a celebratory dinner afterwards!