GSAS Diploma Ceremony

The 180th University Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the Rose Hill Campus.

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 on Martyr's Lawn (under the tent) 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 severe weather conditions, the Diploma Ceremony will take place at the Fordham Prep Theatre, and graduates will be permitted to bring no more than two guests to the ceremony. 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.

Please see your Final Commencement Survey Reminder email for instructions on how to claim your tickets.

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 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.

Lincoln Center Campus | Lowenstein Center | 3rd Floor Lounge

Date Time
Friday, April 11 3 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Rose Hill Campus | McShane Campus Center | 1st Floor Multipurpose Room

Date Time
Thursday, May 15 4 - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 16 12 - 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 8 - 10 a.m.

For questions about the University Commencement and the GSAS Diploma Ceremony, please contact GSAS at studentgsas@fordham.edu and adgsas@fordham.edu.