NYU Wagner Convocation
NYU Wagner Convocation for the Class of 2026
NYU Wagner hosts a Convocation ceremony just for the Wagner Class of 2026 and their guests. Graduates will be individually recognized and will cross the stage at NYU Wagner Convocation. Additionally, NYU hosts All-University Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:00—5:00 pm
New York City Center | 131 W 55th St., New York, NY 10019
Graduate arrival: no later than 1:00pm
Doors open for guests: 2:00pm
Registration details to come.
The graduate must arrive at City Center promptly at 1:00pm for the ceremony briefing and rehearsal. Only graduates may arrive at this time. Graduates do not need a ticket, but you must be wearing your academic attire to enter City Center. Please bring your NYU ID.
PLEASE NOTE that once you enter City Center, you will not be allowed to leave the venue until the end of the ceremony.
- Do not bring anything with you except your academic attire.
- If you do bring a bag, it must be a small one that can be carried with you on stage. All bags will be searched.
Guests may enter the venue at 2:00pm. Every guest must have a ticket. Children aged 2 and younger do not need a ticket if they will be sitting on an adult’s lap for the entire ceremony.
Guests who require special access are permitted to enter at 1:45pm with ONE individual accompanying them. Both individuals must have tickets. Please visit City Center’s website for instructions on ADA entrance and information on accessibility.
- There is no coat or package check available. All bags will be searched.
- City Center strictly prohibits balloons, signs, or any sight-disrupting items.
- City Center will designate a stroller storage area. Strollers may not be brought into the theater.
Street parking is available but often full nearby.
- The 1345 Garage: 1345 6th Ave
- Central Parking System: 145 W 56th St
- Cityspire Parking: 150 W 56th St
- Lot: 141 W 54th St
- SP + Parking: 101 W 56th St
NYU Wagner Convocation Open House Reception
Join us for a joyous celebration honoring the Class of 2026! We invite you, along with your family, friends, classmates, and Wagner faculty and staff, to be part of the Convocation Open House Reception. Graduates are kindly asked to register themselves and their guests for this special occasion. Please note that outside guests must be accompanied by a Wagner graduate to gain entry to the event.
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6:00–8:00pm
105 E 17th Street
Main Event Space, Room 101
This event is for NYU Wagner's Class of 2026, their invited guests, Wagner faculty and staff. You must have an NYU email address to register. Graduates you must enter the names of your guests when you register for tickets.
Registration information to come.
Academic Attire Distribution
On-campus academic attire distribution information to come.
NYU Wagner Convocation Ticket Pickup
NYU Wagner Convocation ticket pickup information to come.
NYU All-University Commencement
NYU All-University Commencement, which recognizes the Class of 2026 graduates from all NYU New York City campus schools, will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
For additional questions, please email wagner.convocation@nyu.edu.