Join us for SLU’s Commencement Ceremony, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our 2026 graduates.
On this page you’ll find all of the information you need in order to participate in the upcoming ceremony. For those unable to join us in person, the ceremony will also be streamed LIVE right here on the SLU’s Commencement webpage, ensuring everyone can celebrate and experience this special occasion together.
Contact
Any questions, concerns or comments please email: commencement@slu.cuny.edu
Quick Links
Graduation Checklist and Key Dates
Please carefully review the Graduation Checklist and consult the Key Dates calendar to ensure you have all the information for participation in the Commencement Ceremony. For questions related to commencement contact commencement@slu.cuny.edu. For questions regarding graduation contact your advisor.
- Meet with your advisor to ensure graduation requirements are met.
- Apply for graduation via CUNYfirst. The deadline to apply for spring graduation is March 15th. If you have questions, please contact your advisor and the Office of the Registrar at registrar@slu.cuny.edu
- Complete the Graduation Survey if it appears in your CUNYfirst To-Do List under the Graduation Requirements section.
- Order your cap and gown through Jostens. Last day to order is April 2nd. Graduating students who order regalia by April 6th can pick up their regalia at the Commencement Information Session in May.
- Nominate Graduate Student Speaker by April 2nd
- RSVP & Order Tickets for Commencement Ceremony and Commencement Information Session no later than April 24th.
- Update contact information in CUNYfirst and with the SLU Alumni Association for future alumni communications.
- Email commencement@slu.cuny.edu no later than May 1st if you or your guest need any accommodations.
- Saturday, March 15
Deadline to apply for spring graduation - Thursday, April 2
Last day to order your cap and gown.
Graduating students who order regalia by April 16th can pick up their regalia at the Commencement Information Session in May. - Wednesday, April 2
Graduate Student Speaker nomination deadline - Friday, April 24
Last day to RSVP & order tickets for Commencement Ceremony and Commencement Information Session - Friday, May 1
Last day to email commencement@slu.cuny.edu if you or your guest need any accommodations - Tuesday, May 12
Commencement Information Session; Pick up Cap & Gown, Day of Information about Ceremony, Graduation Giveaways, Graduation Cap Decoration (5:00pm-6:00pm) - Wednesday, May 13
Commencement Information Session; Pick up Cap & Gown, Day of Information about Ceremony, Graduation Giveaways, Graduation Cap Decoration (5:00pm-6:00pm) - Thursday, May 14
Commencement Information Session; Pick up Cap & Gown, Day of Information about Ceremony, Graduation Giveaways, Graduation Cap Decoration (5:00pm-6:00pm) - Wednesday, May 28
Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Day
Arriving at the venue
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Location: The Townhall – 123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
- Graduating students must arrive by 3:00pm
- Faculty must arrive by 2:30pm
- Guests should arrive by 3:30pm
As you approach The Townhall entrance, please be prepared to follow the instructions for security screening and present your ticket.
Venue visitor guidelines
Bags are allowed and are subject to search upon entry to The Town Hall. Please note, since there is no coat check, we strongly recommend that you do not bring bulky items like luggage or multiple bags. Additionally, no outside food or beverages are permitted, unless medically necessary. Banners on poles/sticks, artificial noisemakers, and any other items that will interrupt view of the ceremony are not permitted. Please review The Town Hall guidelines for What to Bring with You.
Accessibility
SLU is committed to ensuring that the Commencement Ceremony is accessible to everyone. Graduates and guests who need accommodations for the commencement ceremony should contact commencement@slu.cuny.edu no later than May 1st. Learn more about the accessibility at The Town Hall here.
Venue Directions
The Townhall
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Subway
- 1/2/3 train to 42nd Street / Times Square at 7th Avenue and Broadway
- A/C/E to 42nd Street / Port Authority at 8th Avenue
- B/D/M/F to 42nd Street / Bryant Park at 6th Avenue
- N/Q/R to Times Square / 42nd Street at Broadway
- 7/S to Times Square / 42nd Street at Broadway and 7th Avenue
Bus
- M5, M7 – North along 6th Avenue
- M42 – East/West along 42nd Street
- M5, M20 – South along 6th Avenue
Tickets
Graduates are eligible for up to six (6) tickets for guests. A ticket is required for all guests, except children under the age of two (2) years, if they remain on an adult’s lap. RSVP & Reserve Tickets no later than April 24th.
For check-in at the ceremony, please have barcode on mobile device or printed out.
Ordering Graduation Regalia
All graduates who elect to march at the Commencement Ceremony must have a cap and gown. “Graduation Regalia” includes a cap, gown, and tassel. Masters’ degree students also wear a hood.
Graduation regalia and other graduation items are available for purchase online through Jostens.
SLU has a limited number of caps and gowns available for students to borrow upon request, on a first come, first served basis, email commencement@slu.cuny.edu no later than April 24th.
The last day to order graduation regalia is Thursday, April 16th.
Graduation regalia orders will be available for pick up at SLU during the Commencement Information Sessions on May 12, May 13, and May 14 (5:00pm-6:00pm).
Graduate Student Speaker Nomination
CUNY SLU invites graduating master’s students to apply to be the 2026 Graduate Student Speaker, who will represent all graduates as a distinguished member of the graduating class and deliver brief remarks during the commencement ceremony. Graduating master’s students can self-nominate or be nominated for this role. If you would like to nominate yourself or a fellow graduate, please complete the nomination form by April 2nd.
Diplomas
Diplomas are available approximately three to four months after each official graduation term. Please check the Office of the Registrar for more information.