 The return of an in-person Commencement has allowed us to revive a graduation tradition: inviting an Alumni Delegation to march, and bear witness to the next generation of New Schoolers during the ceremony.
Delegates represent our global alumni body and provide inspiration and welcome to the newest cohort of New School graduates. Members of the Delegation will be celebrated alongside our 2022 graduates, and will be recognized by The New School Board of Trustees, Faculty, and Professor and University President, Dr. Dwight A. McBride.Â
We especially hope that alumni from the classes of 2020 and 2021, who persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic, will march in this year’s ceremony! Additionally alumni, especially leaders, volunteers, mentors, and those celebrating milestone reunion years—classes of 2017, 2012, 2007, 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982, 1977, and 1972—are encouraged to participate. If your degree was confirmed during Fall or Winter 2021, please register with the 2022 graduates.
To march at Commencement as part of the Alumni Delegation, kindly register and indicate whether you have your own New School regalia to wear. If you need to order new regalia, you can do so within the form. Stay tuned for additional information regarding where and when you can pick up your cap and gown.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
This event is presented by the Office of Alumni Engagement.
The best way to get to the USTA National Tennis Center is by public transit. Both the 7 train and the LIRR serve the venue at Mets-Willets Point. You can also come by taxi or use a ride-sharing app. Limited pre-paid parking will be available at CitiField for those driving a vehicle to the venue; please check back closer to the event for details.
Yes, all guests must have a confirmation to present to venue staff to enter Commencement. Your guests may register separately, or you can register on their behalf. If you register on their behalf, be sure to forward a copy of the confirmation to your guest, as you will enter at different points of the venue.Â
To attend, all guests and delegates must wear a face mask at all times, and must provide one of the following forms of documentation:
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and one booster (vaccination includes all WHO and FDA approved vaccines), or,
- A negative COVID-19 test (negative PCR within 3 days—5/17 or after—or same-day rapid antigen test administered by a medical professional). Self-administered, at-home rapid tests will not be accepted.
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