Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MBA Convocation and Commencement?
MBA Convocation is for Stern’s MBA and PhD candidates, along with their families and friends. The Stern School ceremony recognizes each student individually. Stern’s MBA Graduate Convocation for the Class of 2024 will take place on Friday, May 17, 2024 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
NYU’s All-University Commencement is for all students graduating from New York University. With thousands of students expected to attend, graduates are not recognized individually by name. Instead, the deans introduce each class as a whole and a representative selected in advance will receive a symbolic degree for degree categories. NYU’s All-University Commencement for the Class of 2024 will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11am ET at Yankee Stadium.
My guests and/or I need visas to travel to the United States to attend All-University Commencement and/or Stern's MBA and PhD Convocation ceremony. How do I request an invitation to include in a visa application?
For more information on travel visas, please see here.
When will I receive my diploma?
Graduates will not receive their diploma at any of NYU’s graduation exercises. Diplomas will be mailed to candidates' permanent addresses by the University Registrar approximately eight weeks after graduation.
Where can I find additional information about NYU's All-University Commencement on May 15, 2024?
For up-to-date information on NYU's All-University Commencement, please see here.
How do I order copies of the photos taken at MBA and PhD Convocation?
As a courtesy, a professional photographer from Island Photography will be taking photographs of each graduate as they are recognized during the Stern School ceremony. Within 48 hours of the ceremony, each graduate will be emailed a secure link and a PIN to view and order photos. For questions related to photography, please contact Island Photography at 800-869-0908 or custserv@islandphoto.com. You can also visit their website at www.islandphoto.com. Purchase is optional.