NYU Commencement Events: 2024

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APID/A Student Celebration

The APID/A Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi, and/or Asian American (APID/A) graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 7 from 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Friday, April 26 
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: apida.studentcelebration@nyu.edu

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Black Student Celebration

The Black Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Black, African American, and/or African graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the Black and/or African diaspora.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 9 from 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Sunday, April 21
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: black.studentcelebration@nyu.edu

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First Generation Student Celebration

The First Generation Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of graduating students at NYU who are the first, or among the first, in their families to earn a bachelor's degree and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the first generation community.

Date and Time: Saturday, May 4 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rosenthal Pavilion, Kimmel Center for University Life
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Sunday, April 21
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: No capacity to attend in person. Virtual attendance is open until the event date.
Contact: firstgeneration.studentcelebration@nyu.edu

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Jewish Student Celebration

The Jewish Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Jewish graduating students and rising leaders at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the Jewish community.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 9 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Bronfman Center, 1st Floor
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Thursday, May 9 (award nomination due Sunday, April 28)
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: hillel@nyu.edu

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Latine Student Celebration

The Latine Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Latine graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the Latin American diaspora.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 1 from 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Thursday, April 4 for a stole with flag(s); Sunday, April 21 for a stole without flag(s)
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: latine.studentcelebration@nyu.edu

*Stoles will be available to graduating students on a first-come, first-served basis.

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LGBTQ+ Student Celebration

The LGBTQ+ Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of LGBTQ+ graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating LGBTQ+ communities.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 2 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Eisner & Lubin (E&L) Auditorium, Kimmel Center for University Life
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Friday, April 26
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: lgbtq@nyu.edu

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MENA Student Celebration

The MENA Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Middle Eastern and/or North African (MENA) graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the MENA diaspora.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 8 from 7:30–9:30 p.m. ET
Location: Kimmel Center for University Life, Room 912/914
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Sunday, April 21
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: mena.studentcelebration@nyu.edu

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Muslim Student Celebration

The Muslim Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Muslim graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating the Muslim community.

Date and Time: Friday, April 26 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rosenthal Pavilion, Kimmel Center for University Life
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Friday, April 12
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: info@icnyu.org

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Native Student Celebration

The Native Student Celebration recognizes and centers the accomplishments and experiences of Native and/or Indigenous graduating students at NYU and, as part of our interconnected NYU community, is open to all students interested in celebrating Native and/or Indigenous communities.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Location: 53 Washington Square South, KJCC Patio/Portrait Room
RSVP Deadline—Graduating Students: Monday, April 8 (for blankets)
RSVP Deadline—General Attendance: Open until capacity is reached
Contact: nyu.naisg@gmail.com

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