Commencement

COMMENCEMENT 2019

NYU Shanghai will be honoring the Class of 2019 in a commencement ceremony at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on May 30, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.

Check out our Graduate Checklist to make sure you are staying on track. Meanwhile, families and guests will find useful information about booking travel and planning their trip here.

Class of 2019 students will also receive regular email updates about getting ready for graduation.

Important Dates

May 29 | Dean's Morning Tea

May 29 | Graduation Performance & Lighting of the Pearl Tower

May 30 | Commencement Ceremony

For a detailed schedule of events, see the Family and Guests page.

More About the Ceremony

On Sunday, May 25, NYU Shanghai’s Class of 2025 walked across the stage at NYU Shanghai’s New Bund campus in the University’s ninth commencement ceremony. Over 400 graduating seniors hailing from 44 countries, including 226 Chinese students from 25 provinces across China, received bachelor’s degrees from NYU and diplomas from NYU Shanghai.

World-renowned pianist Kong Xiangdong was in attendance as this year’s commencement speaker.

Tribute Video Main Ceremony Video Program (PDF)