Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
All graduates are invited to attend the University Commencement
Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17
Edwards Parade
Rose Hill Campus
Actress Regina Hall to Deliver Commencement Address
Award-winning actress and Fordham alumna Regina Hall will address the Class of 2025 at the University’s Commencement on May 17. In recognition of her exceptional career and commitment to using her platform for good, Fordham will present her with an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the ceremony.
Fordham’s Commencement includes two events: the University Commencement Ceremony and the school diploma ceremonies.
At the University Commencement Ceremony, degrees are officially conferred by the president and students are recognized as a group by their dean. Following the University Commencement Ceremony, individual college and school ceremonies take place. These ceremonies are where students are individually announced and receive a ceremonial scroll from the dean. Please see below for additional details by school.
We also invite you to explore this website to learn about all the events and ceremonies honoring the Class of 2025, resources to help you plan your visit, and much more.
Saturday, May 17
University Commencement Ceremony
The main University Commencement ceremony will be held at the Rose Hill campus on Saturday, May 17, 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 2025.
Commencement brings more than 20,000 people to our Rose Hill campus. Limited complimentary parking is available, but we strongly encourage the use of public transportation. Visit our travel page for more details.
College and School Diploma Ceremonies
Each college and school will host a diploma ceremony in which their graduates will be individually recognized. All ceremonies will be held at the Rose Hill campus and will be livestreamed on this website.
Saturday, May 17
At the conclusion of the University Commencement (approximately 12:45 p.m.), the following colleges and schools will host their diploma ceremonies on campus:
- Fordham College at Rose Hill
- Gabelli School of Business (bachelor's degree candidates)
- Fordham College at Lincoln Center
- Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education
Monday, May 19
- School of Law
10 a.m. | Edwards Parade | Rose Hill - Graduate School of Education
4 p.m. | Rose Hill Gymnasium | Rose Hill
Tuesday, May 20
- Graduate School of Social Service
10 a.m. | Edwards Parade | Rose Hill - Gabelli School of Business (master's and doctoral degree candidates)
4 p.m. | Rose Hill Gymnasium | Rose Hill
Friday, May 16
Baccalaureate Masses for the Class of 2025
All students and guests are welcome to join the Fordham community at the 2025 Baccalaureate Masses at either Rose Hill or Lincoln Center.
The Lincoln Center Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, directly across the street from our Lincoln Center campus.
The Rose Hill Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at the Rose Hill Gymnasium on the Rose Hill campus. Music will begin at 5:30 p.m.