Commencement

Watch the 2022 Commencement

Commencement 2022

Thursday, May 26, 2022 8:22 p.m. CST

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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

NYU Shanghai will be celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022 through a virtual commencement ceremony on May 26, live-streamed at 8:22pm (20:22!) China Standard Time.

Yang Yang

Commencement Speaker Short track speed skating Olympic medalist and world champion Yang Yang will address the Class of 2022 at NYU Shanghai’s commencement ceremony on May 26.

Meet the Seniors

Meet some of the members of the graduating class of 2022.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.

The Class of 2022 kicked off the 88-Day Countdown until graduation. The day was packed with pre-graduation festivities - from senior portraits to cap and gown photos, a special dinner, and performances by and for the senior class.