Ceremony Information
The NYU Stern Executive MBA Graduation Ceremony will recognize graduates from the January Class of 2025 (J25), August Class of 2025 (A25), and the Washington, DC Class of 2025 (DC25).
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
2:00pm EST - Doors will open for Graduates
2:30pm EST - Doors will open for Guests
Location: NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012 (Google Maps)
Student Attire: Academic attire (cap and gown) is required
Guest Attire: Cocktail
Ceremony Order of Exercises
This is a festive and wonderful event exclusive to Executive MBA students and their guests. The ceremony exercises will include remarks by Stern leadership, a graduation speaker, and class speakers. Each graduate will be recognized by name and will be able to walk across the stage to mark the moment and receive their graduation memento. Tentative schedule below:
2:00pm: Graduates arrive at the NYU Skirball Center dressed in academic attire for special instructions
2:30pm: Doors open for guests
3:00pm: Ceremony begins and graduates process into the theater
Welcome Remarks
Graduation Speaker Address
Academic Director Remarks
Class Speaker Remarks
Recognition of Class Representatives
Presentation of Degree Candidates and Conferral of Degrees
5:00pm (approximate): Ceremony concludes and all make their way to venue for cocktail reception
Graduation Cocktail Reception Information
Following the graduation ceremony, we will be holding a cocktail reception for graduates and guests. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Location: Tisch Hall, 40 W 4th Street, New York, NY 10012