Graduation Checklist

Semester Before Graduating

Verify Eligibility and Remaining Requirements

• Review your program’s Degree Requirements and you may wish to meet with your program advisor before registering for your last semester’s classes for a Graduation Check

• Ensure that any departmental waivers, exceptions, transfer credit, or substitutions have been approved by your program advisor and submitted through the appropriate NYU office

Semester You Graduate

Apply to Graduate in Albert

Degrees are not automatically awarded, it’s your responsibility to apply to graduate in Albert

Once you’ve applied, you may receive an email confirming you applied and notifying you of any outstanding items to prevent you from graduating. You do not need to contact your advisor if you’re still in progress with any courses or requirements, as you cannot graduate until grades are submitted for all your work.

Completed your program capstone? This also remains “outstanding” in this confirmation email until you’ve completed all your coursework. If you haven’t completed, or won’t meet deadlines to submit for the semester you intend to graduate, please contact your advisor.

Once the semester ends, the Registrar's department automatically audits all graduation applications and approves those who have met the requirements.  There is no need to notify your program advisor you’ve applied to graduate unless you receive an Ineligible to Graduate notice after all your requirements have been completed or more than 8 weeks have passed since the semester ended and you are still showing pending for graduation.

If your plans change and you no longer wish to graduate the semester you applied for, you must withdraw your application and reapply to graduate for the correct semester.  Email: graduation@nyu.edu

Note: Verify on Albert that you are in good financial standing and contact the Bursar if there are any issues.

Graduation Deadlines and Requirements

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

Some schools and departments could set earlier deadlines for some associated items. You can find out more about these deadlines through your school’s website, bulletin, or through your academic advisor.

If you do not meet your requirements before the deadline, you will have to reapply for graduation in the next term.

FOR DEADLINES PLEASE VISIT: Applying for Graduation

How to Apply

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.

• Checking your application status in NYU Albert

Receive your Diploma (More information here)

Diplomas are mailed to a student’s permanent address about eight weeks after the degree has been awarded. Check your graduation status, and if you haven’t received it after 8-10 weeks, contact Graduation Services at: graduation@nyu.edu or 212-998-4800.

Be sure to verify or update your permanent address on Albert within 2 weeks of graduation.

Post Graduation

Access and NYU Benefits

• Your email address never expires – you get to keep it forever as an alumnus of NYU.

• You will be removed from the current student List Servs and invited to join the Alumni Mailing List.

• Your ID card is valid until the date printed on it. However, your swipe access will be limited; you will not be able to get into most buildings with swipe access including Bobst, fitness centers, and Kimmel Center.

• NYU Student Health Insurance coverage usually ends at the end of the summer semester following spring graduation. For information on if you qualify for an extension or for mid-year graduates, please call the Student Health Insurance Department at: 212.443.1020 or email health.insurance@nyu.edu.

Request a Transcript

• A transcript of your academic work is the most acceptable way to present your academic credentials to potential employers or graduate schools.  Please wait until all grades have posted to your Albert account before requesting.

• The University Registrar issues official transcripts, generally within 5 working days from the time of your request.  For expedited service or questions, please email: transcripts@nyu.edu.

Are you ready for your next steps?

• Have you updated your resume, attended a workshop, or met with a Career Counselor at Wasserman?

• Apply for Post-Completion OPT (international students only)

Commencement Information

For annual commencement information, check the NYU Commencement Site

Additional details will be announced later this fall regarding public health protocols, tickets, academic attire, and schedules.

Individual school events and activities will be announced by each NYU school. Details will be posted when available.

NYU SPS Program Celebrations

https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/student-experience/graduation.html

More Information

For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Office of University Events by email at commencement@nyu.edu or by phone, 212-998-6860.