NYU Shanghai honored its first graduates at the university's inaugural Commencement on May 28. The 264 graduates, who hail from China, the United States and 31 other countries were awarded their NYU bachelor’s degrees as well as their NYU Shanghai diplomas in a ceremony at the Oriental Arts Center in front of professors, friends, and families who travelled from around the world to celebrate the historic event.
- LIGHTING THE PEARL
On the eve on NYU Shanghai's inaugural Commencement ceremony, the city's Oriental Pearl Tower was lit up in violet in honor of the first graduating class. - WATCH CEREMONY
NYU Shanghai held its Inaugural Commencement Exercises on May 28, 2017 at the Oriental Arts Center. Watch the ceremony in full here. - CHANCELLORS' MEDAL OF HONOR
Senior Chinese diplomat Zhou Wenzhong and real estate magnate Wang Shi will speak at the university’s first commencement ceremony. - ALMA MATER
NYU Shanghai has its own Alma Mater in time to celebrate the graduation of its inaugural Class of 2017. Listen here! - VIDEO BOOTH
What was your proudest moment as an NYU Shanghai student? What have you learned? What will you miss? Record your memories and messages in our Magnolia Moments video booth! - 2013 FUND
NYU Shanghai’s inaugural graduating class have created a legacy giving program for future students. Show your support and wear your pin on graduation day.