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Graduation is truly an exciting time. After so many years of hard work, dedication, focus, and drive, you're finally here! We can't wait to celebrate you and your accomplishments at all the graduation season events and festivities—especially the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony. 

Before that, though, there are some tasks you need to complete and information you need to know. You can consider this web page to be your Gallatin graduation hub: your go-to resource for all things Gallatin Graduation. 

Congratulations, graduates. We're so thrilled for you!

 

 

 

 


Important Tasks and Dates

 

Open and/or Deadline Dates

Task

Description

Deadline: February 15, 2024

Apply to graduate in Spring 2024

To be eligible to graduate in Spring 2024, you need to complete all degree requirements during the Spring semester and apply to graduate. We strongly recommend keeping track of your Degree Progress Report in Albert so you know exactly where you are in terms of completing your degree requirements. Contact your class adviser if you are unsure about your graduation eligibility.

Open: March 1, 2024

Deadline: June 15, 2024

Apply to graduate in Summer 2024 If you plan to graduate at the end of Summer 2024, you can apply to graduate beginning on March 1, 2024. 

Open: March 11, 2024

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Order Academic Attire

It is strongly recommended that graduates wear academic attire (gap, gown, etc.) to participate in the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony. You can order your attire by visiting NYU's Academic Attire web page.

Please note: this process is handled by the NYU Office of University Eventsnot Gallatin.

Deadline: April 15, 2024 Petition to Participate in Graduation

If you will be a Summer 2024 graduate with less than eight (8) credits to complete over the summer, you may participate in both the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony and NYU’s All-University Commencement by submitting a Petition to Participate in Graduation form no later than Monday, April 15, 2024.

BA Petition to Participate in Graduation

MA Petition to Participate in Graduation

Open: April 1, 2024

Deadline: April 22, 2024

Graduating Student Survey

Completing the Graduating Student Survey is the first step you must take in order to attend the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony. You will not be able to move on to any other steps—including requesting tickets for the ceremony—until you complete the survey.

Graduating Student Survey

Open: April 1, 2024

Deadline: April 22, 2024

Ticket Requests You and your guests will all need tickets in order to attend the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony. Please see the "Tickets" section below for more detailed information and step-by-step instructions for requesting, accessing, and transferring tickets. 
Deadline: April 22, 2024 Preferred Name Change Request The name that will appear on all Gallatin Graduation-related materials (including the website and ceremony program) is your preferred name as it’s listed in Albert. If you would like to use a name that differs from what’s in Albert, please complete a 2024 Gallatin Graduation Name Change Request form.
Deadline: May 1, 2024 MA Thesis Defense

MA students who are planning to graduate at the end of the Spring 2024 term should defend their thesis by this date. Visit the Thesis Submission and Defense Process page to learn more.

Please note: even if you have not defended your thesis by this date, you can still participate in the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony and NYU's All-University Commencement.

Open: May 1, 2024

Deadline: May 16, 2024

Gallatin Graduation Ceremony Ticket Delivery

Your Gallatin Graduation Ceremony tickets will appear in your MSG App between these two dates. Refer to the "Tickets" section below for more information on the MSG App. 

Please note: if you request extra tickets and we're able to meet your need, those extra tickets will appear in your MSG App starting on May 8, 2024.

Deadline: May 10, 2024 BA Colloquium

BA students who are planning to graduate at the end of the Spring 2024 term should complete their Colloquium by this date. Visit The Colloquium page to learn more. 

Please note: even if you have not completed your colloquium by this date, you can still participate in the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony and NYU's All-University Commencement.

May 15, 2024 NYU All-University Commencement NYU's commencement ceremony, held at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11am ET.
MAY 16, 2024 GALLATIN GRADUATION CEREMONY Congratulations! You've made it to the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony!

Graduation Overview 

 

Key Graduation Words and Phrases

Graduation: the conferral of your degree based on your successful completion of all the requirements for that degree.

Gallatin Graduation Ceremony: Gallatin’s formal ceremony to honor its graduates where graduates' names are read and they're able to cross the stage at the Beacon Theatre. 

All-University Commencement: NYU’s formal ceremony—held at Yankee Stadium—to honor all 2024 graduates.

Please note: Gallatin does not manage ticketing for All-University Commencement. To learn more about tickets to All-University Commencement, visit the All-University Commencement Tickets web page.

 

Graduation Eligibility

For Spring 2024 Graduation: 
To be eligible for Spring 2024 graduation, you need to complete all degree requirements during the Spring semester and apply to graduate. We strongly recommend keeping track of your Degree Progress Report in Albert so you know exactly where you are in terms of completing your degree requirements. Contact your class adviser or MA adviser if you are unsure about your graduation eligibility.

BA Academic Requirements

MA Academic Requirements

To Attend the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony: 
All January 2024 and Spring 2024 graduates are eligible to participate in this year’s Gallatin Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Beacon Theatre.

Please note: even if you have not defended your thesis (MA students) or completed your colloquium (BA students), you can still participate in the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony and NYU's All-University Commencement. 

If you will be a Summer 2024 graduate with less than eight (8) credits to complete over the summer, you may participate in both the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony and NYU’s All-University Commencement (held at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, May 15, 2024) by submitting a Petition to Participate in Graduation form no later than Monday, April 15, 2024.

BA Petition to Participate in Graduation

MA Petition to Participate in Graduation

 

Diplomas

Gallatin does not manage the name that will be written on your NYU diploma. Visit the Paper and Electronic Diplomas web page for more information about diplomas—including accessing Albert to update your permanent mailing address where you’d like the hard copy of your diploma sent. 


2024 Gallatin Graduation Ceremony 

 

Date, Time, and Location

 

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 7pm ET
Location: The Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023)

 

 

Tickets

You will be able to request tickets to the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony from Monday, April 1, 2024 at 9am ET until Monday, April 22, 2024 at 9pm ET.

 

Requesting Tickets

Here are the steps you need to take to request tickets:

Step 1: Complete the Graduating Student Survey
You can access this survey starting at 9am ET on Monday, April 1, 2024. You will not be able to move on to any other steps or request tickets until you complete the Graduating Student Survey:

Graduating Student Survey

Once you complete the survey, a link to MarchingOrder, Gallatin’s third-party ticketing site, will be sent to your NYU email address.

Step 2: Set up your MarchingOrder account
Visit the link in the email and fill out the form completely. Be sure to denote that you will be attending the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony, as this is the only way you will gain the ability to request tickets.

Step 3: Request your Gallatin Graduation Ceremony tickets
Each graduate is guaranteed 1 general admission ticket for themselves, 3 general admission tickets for their guests, and 1 Grad Pass.

Please note: you will need to request your 3 general admissions tickets for your guests, as they are not automatically sent to you. 

 

Extra Tickets 

You may request extra tickets, but be aware that extra tickets are dispersed based on availability and demand.

Please note: if you request extra tickets and we’re able to meet your need, those extra tickets will appear in your MSG App account starting on May 8, 2024.

 

Accessing and Transferring Tickets

You will be able to access and manage your tickets by downloading the MSG App. An MSG App account connected to your NYU NetID email address will be created for all graduates. Tickets will appear in your MSG App starting on May 1, 2024 through May 16, 2024.

Please follow these steps to access your tickets and transfer them to your guests:

Step 1: Download the MSG App

Step 2: Log in using your NYU NetID email address

Please note: you must use your NYU NetID email address (abc123@nyu.edu), not an NYU alias email address.

Please note: if you log in and receive a message that you already have an account, click "forgot password" and set a new password.

Step 3: Select "Tickets" at the bottom of the page

Step 4: Select "Manage Tickets" and create an account

Please note: if you already have a Ticketmaster account, you will still need to create a new one.

Step 5: Manage and transfer your tickets using Ticketmaster Account Manager

Check out this video from MSG about how to transfer tickets to your guests.

 

 

Academic Attire

You can start ordering graduation-related attire (caps, gowns, etc.) on Monday, March 11, 2024 by visiting NYU’s Academic Attire web page.

Please note: this process is handled by the NYU Office of University Events, not us at Gallatin.

It is strongly recommended that graduates wear academic attire to participate in the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony.

 

 

Preferred Name and Pronunciation

 

Preferred Name

The name that will appear on all Gallatin Graduation-related materials (including the website and ceremon program) is your preferred name as it's listed in Albert. If you would like to use a name that’s different from what’s in Albert, please complete a 2024 Gallatin Graduation Name Change Request form by no later than April 22, 2024

Gallatin does not manage the name that will be written on your NYU diploma. Visit the Paper and Electronic Diplomas web page for more information about diplomas—including accessing Albert to update your permanent mailing address where you’d like the hard copy of your diploma sent.

 

Pronunciation

To ensure that we pronounce your name correctly at the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony, please utilize the option in MarchingOrder to record a voice memo of you saying your name.

MarchingOrder already requires you to spell your name phonetically, but recording a voice memo provides an extra layer of certainty that your name will be pronounced correctly as you cross the stage at the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony. 

 

 

ADA Accommodations

If any of your guests will require accommodations at the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony, you will need to:

  1. Request the necessary accommodations via the MarchingOrder site in advance of the ceremony.
  2. Email studentlife.gallatin@nyu.edu to confirm your guest's name, day-of mobile contact number, and the nature of their need.

 

 

Grad Pass

Grad Pass is a unique-to-you QR code located in your MarchingOrder account. We will scan it as you prepare to cross the stage at the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony, ensuring that your name is read. 

A few important Grad Pass-related items to keep in mind:

  • Your Grad Pass must be scanned for your name to be read at the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony.
  • You can either pull Grad Pass up on your phone via MarchingOrder, display a screenshot, or print it on a piece of paper that you carry with you to the ceremony. 
  • Grad Pass is not your Gallatin Graduation Ceremony ticket and it will not get you into the Beacon Theatre.

 

 

Day-Of-Ceremony Information

Here are a few important things to know and keep in mind on the day of the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony.

 

Venue Information

The Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023) does not allow large bags, balloons, or noisemakers.

Coat check will not be available during the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony.

Parking.com offers discounted parking near the Beacon Theatre. 

Please note: parking.com is a third-party vendor that is not affiliated with the Beacon Theatre, NYU Gallatin, or New York University.

 

Arrival and Seating

Be sure to plan accordingly on the day of the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony.

Arrive at the Beacon Theatre at 5:30pm ET on Thursday, May 16, 2024 to check in and be seated.

Be sure to keep 1 general admission ticket for yourself; this is the only way you'll be able admitted to the theatre. 

You will sit with your fellow graduates in a designated area that's separate from guests. 

For guests with ADA accommodations, doors will open at 5:45pm ET.

For general admission guests, doors will open at 6pm ET.

Please note: all seating is general admission, meaning all guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis and will not have assigned seats.

The ceremony will begin at 7pm ET and will conclude between 9 and 9:30pm ET.

 

Live Stream

Guests who are not able to attend the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony in person will have the opportunity to live stream the event. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.


Graduation Season Festivities

 

Gallatin Events

 

Senior Symposium

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 6–8pm ET

Gallatin Graduating Students Cruise

Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:30–9:30pm ET

Graduating Students Reception

Date and Time TBD

MA Hooding and Awards Reception

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 4–6pm ET

BA Awards Reception

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 5–7pm ET

 

University-Wide Events

 

Student Life Pre-Commencement Celebrations

Celebrate alongside students from historically marginalized groups and recognize the impacts they have made at NYU.

Grad Alley

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 5–8pm ET


NYU All-University Commencement

 

Date, Time, and Location

 

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 11am ET
Location: Yankee Stadium (1 E 161 St., Bronx, NY 10451)

Tickets for All-University Commencement will be available for order starting in mid-March until Sunday, April 29, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

Please note: Gallatin does not handle ticketing for All-University Commencement. To learn more about All-University Commencement—including the ticketing process—visit the NYU Commencement page.


Gallatin Alumni Community

Your involvement with Gallatin doesn't end at graduation.

Gallatin alumni are part of a network of over 14,000 Gallatin graduates living in the U.S. and abroad. As an alum, you'll have access to events and resources, such as Alumni and Families Weekend each Fall, career services from the Wasserman Center, and lifelong access to your NYU email. Learn about more ways to stay connected on our Alumni + Friends page.


If you have any questions about graduation, the Gallatin Graduation Ceremony, or All-University Commencement, please email studentlife.gallatin@nyu.edu.