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Graduates! Congratulations as we near the celebration of your great achievement!
The university will have our commencement ceremonies for our spring semester graduates this May 19 and May 20. More details will become available on this website as the spring semester starts. As with our most recent commencement ceremonies, Hofstra University will be following New York State’s guidelines for commencements at that time. We look forward to celebrating your graduation.
From the President
I am looking forward to celebrating your graduation at our spring commencement ceremonies for baccalaureate and graduate degree candidates on Sunday, May 19 and our law degree candidates on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, located on the North Campus.
Commencement Eligibility
The Office of Academic Records must certify you as eligible for graduation. Any outstanding financial obligations (i.e., tuition, fees, or fines) must be paid prior to commencement. If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please call the Office of Academic Records at 516-463-8000 (option 2).
Preparing for the Ceremony
Ceremony Attendance and Academic Attire Orders
To confirm graduation ceremony attendance and order your academic attire, please visit www.hofstra.edu/academicattire. You will be directed to the Hofstra portal. Simply follow the instructions, carefully check the order and click submit. An order confirmation will display. For the May commencement ceremonies, all orders for academic attire must be received by midnight on March 25. For the Midyear ceremony in December, all orders for academic attire must be received by midnight on November 1. Additional academic attire will be ordered for students who miss the deadline or register late. Please follow the instructions in the Academic Attire Distribution paragraph to obtain academic attire after the deadline.
Academic Attire Distribution
Academic attire and ticket distribution will be on May 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the David S. Mack Physical Education Center (PEC) main gym. If you missed the deadline for ordering academic attire, there will be additional attire available during the scheduled academic attire and ticket distribution. If you are unable to pick up your academic attire during the scheduled distribution, your academic attire and tickets will be available for pickup one (1) hour prior to the commencement ceremony at the PEC, where all graduates will be lining up. Please check back during the fall semester for updated information.
Robing and Assembly
Instructions for robing and assembly will be given to you at academic attire distribution. Please arrive at the David S. Mack Physical Education Center one hour before the ceremony to be placed in the procession. You will be instructed to line up by school. Ushers will indicate how and when you are to proceed to your seat.
If you are a student who needs support or accommodations from Student Access Services (SAS), please contact SAS prior to the ceremony at 516-463-7075.
Diploma
If you are a new graduate (i.e., Class of 2024), you will receive your diploma a few weeks after the end of the semester. For all diploma questions, please see Academic Records’ website. If you need proof of your diploma/completion of your degree for employment or other such matters, please contact the Office of Academic Records who will be able to assist.
Celebrate Your Commencement
Ceremony Photography:
Island Photography has been selected by Hofstra University to photograph each graduate during the commencement ceremony. Every graduate will be photographed twice crossing the stage, first, shaking hands with Hofstra's president and, second, in front of the University flag upon exiting the stage.
You can call Island Photography at (800) 869-0908 or visit www.islandphoto.com to register your information and ensure that you receive your proofs.
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Commencement Flowers
Commencement candidates and guests may visit https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/hofstra to order flowers. These flowers will be available for pickup in front of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex (Arena) the day or night of the commencement.
Share your day!
We encourage you to share this momentous day on social media using the hashtag #HofGrad and tagging the Hofstra social media accounts.