2025 Commencement

GRADUATE DEGREES

The Wagner College commencement ceremony for students receiving graduate certificates, master’s degrees and doctorates will take place on Thursday, May 15, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Commencement for students receiving bachelor’s degrees will take place on Friday, May 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Commencement Livestreams

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Graduate & Undergraduate Seating Chart

Please note that the seating charts are in alphabetical order by last name.  For Commencement, students report to the ROW they are assigned, not the initial of their last name.

Graduate Commencement Seating Chart Undergraduate Commencement Seating Chart
 
Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students should meet in the Spiro Sports Center gymnasium 45 mins before their Commencement ceremony. 

    • 3:45 pm on 5/15/25 for the Graduate ceremony. 

    • 8:45 am on 5/16/25 for Undergraduate ceremony.

  • Late arrivals should report to the green tent.

  • All graduates must submit name recordings by 5 pm on Sunday 5/11/25.

  • This is a ticketed event. All guests must present a ticket to enter the venue.  

  • Venue opens to guests 45 minutes prior to the ceremony

  • Guests are asked to remain seated during the ceremony 

  • If a guest needs accessible seating, they can speak with an usher or campus safety officer at the entrance or call 718 390 3148. They will be directed to the areas with accessible seating.

  • The ceremony is anticipated to last 2 hours 

  • Getting to Campus – please visit https://wagner.edu/about/visit/ for directions

Wagner College graduation regalia is required for a graduate to participate in the ceremony.

If you have not yet obtained regalia, you can go to the College Bookstore, located in the Student Union. You can contact the bookstore, 718-390-3469.

 
LIVE COMMENCEMENT WEBCASTS —

Both ceremonies will be webcast live, and viewing information will be accessible on the Wagner College Facebook page.

Commencement is a joyous occasion for our community. We ask you to be respectful of others around you. Please refrain from blocking the aisles, obstructing other’s views, or acting in any manner that would disrupt or detract from the ceremony.