Commencement FAQs for the Undergraduate Ceremony
Please read below for answers to commonly asked questions. This page will be updated regularly as more details become available.
The Yeshiva University 95th Annual Commencement Ceremony will take place in person in Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York, on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. EDT.
Gates open at 11:30 am. Graduates and guests should arrive by 12 pm.
Upon arrival, please prepare to have your ticket to gain entry. Guests will then proceed through security and then head into the stadium to their seats. Graduates will proceed to their designated place of assembly.
The ceremony will begin at 1 pm and will run approximately 2.5 hours.
Louis Armstrong Stadium is an outdoor space with a tent-like roof used in the event of rain. The ceremony will take place rain or shine, and the roof will be closed for our event.
Undergraduate Cap and Gown Distribution events will be held on each campus.
Wilf Campus:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Heights Lounge
Beren Campus:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gottesman Board Room
All graduates will receive 1 graduate and 6 guest tickets when picking up their cap and gown.
Yeshiva University is committed to providing an accessible and comfortable commencement experience for all guests. Please note that there is no ADA-accessible parking available directly at the venue. To assist guests requiring accommodation, complimentary ADA shuttle service will be provided from the parking lot near Citi Field, with drop-off directly at the venue entrance.
Upon arrival, ushers with wheelchairs will be available to assist and escort guests as needed. The venue is fully ADA compliant and offers accessible seating throughout the facility. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us at commencement@yu.edu.
Yes, children ages 2 and over require a ticket. Strollers are permitted in the venue.
Yes, transportation will be provided to graduates from the Wilf and Beren Campuses.
Only graduates can take these buses. Family, friends, and other guests must make their own
transportation arrangements.
To sign up, please visit the Transportation, Parking & Directions page.
Photos will be emailed to graduates from our third-party vendor, Island Photography, after the ceremony.
Yes. You may bring food with you to the venue. Additionally, there will be beverages and light snacks available at a nominal fee.
Even though Spring 2026 graduation candidates are not required to participate in the ceremony, we do encourage you to join us. Be assured that your degree will be conferred, regardless of participation.
No. It will not be live-streamed.
While all University degrees are conferred at the main ceremony, each graduate school will communicate their Commencement plans to their graduates regarding their specific school. A list of all graduate school ceremonies is available at yu.edu/commencement.
Unfortunately, not. The graduation fee covers many aspects of graduation, not merely the Commencement event itself. This includes students’ final evaluation of their degree eligibility and other ancillary costs, as well as the printing and mailing of your diploma. Therefore, there will not be a refund of this fee.
Diplomas will be mailed out 6-8 weeks after Commencement to the address that you have indicated on your graduation application. If you have any questions about your diploma status, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Email commencement@yu.edu for any further questions.