2026 Commencement

GRADUATE DEGREES

The Wagner College commencement ceremony for students receiving graduate certificates, master’s degrees and doctorates will take place on Thursday, May 21, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Commencement for students receiving bachelor’s degrees will take place on Friday, May 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Graduate Ceremony Update

Due to the forecasted rain, the Wagner College Graduate Commencement Ceremony scheduled for today, May 21, 2026, will be relocated to the Spiro Sports Center.

All graduates are asked to report to Spiro Hall for lineup at 3:45 pm.

Please note: This is a ticketed event, and only guests with tickets will be admitted. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in communicating this information to your invited guests to help avoid any confusion.

 
Seating Charts

Graduate Commencement Seating Chart

Undergraduate Commencement Seating Chart

*Students are to report to the ROW they are assigned to, not by the first letter of their last name.

 
Frequently Asked Questions

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

    • 3:45 pm on 5/21/26 for the Graduate ceremony. 

    • 8:45 am on 5/22/26 for Undergraduate ceremony.

  • Late arrivals should report to the green tent.

  • All graduates must submit name recordings by 5 pm on Monday, 5/18/26.

  • 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.

 
LIVE COMMENCEMENT WEBCASTS —

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