Graduation

Applying for Graduation

By the beginning of your final semester you should apply for graduation. Also, take note of the official deadlines to apply and other requirements below.
To apply:

  • Log in to NYU Albert

  • Select your academic program

  • Select the term you expect to graduate. Note: If there are no terms available, you are not eligible to apply, or you have already applied.

  • Verify your information and submit your application

Once you have applied, you can check your application status in NYU Albert by clicking the “View My Graduation Status” under Academics.

Graduation Deadlines and Requirements

You must apply for graduation by the deadline listed below in order to be considered as a candidate.

You should also verify or update your expected date of graduation on NYU Albert. You can find this in the Academics section under "Graduation".
You won’t be able to update your expected graduation term after you apply for graduation, which could impact your student record and financial aid. You can verify or update your expected date of graduation on NYU Albert in the Academics section under "Graduation".

In addition to your application deadline, you will have to meet the requirements deadline. All requirements associated with your graduation status must be satisfied by this date.
If you do not meet your requirements before the deadline, you will have to reapply for graduation in the next term.

 

Graduation Timeline

Students may officially graduate in September, January, or May. 

For PhD students, please refer to NYU’s graduation timeline.

 

September 2023 (Summer 2023) Graduation Deadlines 

  • Graduation Application: March 1, 2023 through June 15, 2023
  • Requirements Deadline: September 4, 2023
  • Graduation Date (Conferral): September 6, 2023

 

January 2024 (Fall 2023 & J-term 2024) Graduation Deadlines 

  • Graduation Application: July 1, 2023 through October 15, 2023
  • Requirements Deadline: January 22, 2024
  • Graduation Date (Conferral): January 24, 2024 (subject to change)
 

May 2024 (Spring 2024) Graduation Deadlines

  • Graduation Application: November 1, 2023 through February 15, 2024
  • Requirements Deadline: May 18, 2024
  • Graduation Date (Conferral): May 19, 2024 (subject to change)