GRADUATION EVENTS
FOR MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMSStudents eligible to participate in the GPH graduation ceremony will receive an email from gph.graduation@nyu.edu to complete their graduation registration through a service called TASSEL.
This step is essential not only for you to take that proud walk across the stage but also to secure guest tickets for your family and loved ones. Candidates who do not register for graduation will not be permitted to walk in the ceremony.
Ensure your name pronunciation is correct: You can record your name how you prefer it to be read. This recording will be used as a reference so the professional reader pronounces your name correctly. This recording will not be played during the ceremony.
Register by Friday, April 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Do not miss the deadline! Keep an eye on your inbox for the registration link within the next 24 hours. If you have any questions, the GPH Graduation team is here to help at gph.graduation@nyu.edu.
Note: If you are not planning on attending graduation, please answer NO on the registration form so we can reallocate your tickets to another graduating student and their family.
The venue is located at 131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 (Between 6th and 7th Ave.). To learn more about traveling by subway, bus or car, and parking information, view the venue’s website. Explore restaurants close to the venue to plan a celebratory dinner afterwards! View the neighborhood guide.
Ticket pickup will be in late April. If you have requested extra tickets, you will not be able to pick up any tickets (including your guaranteed 3 guest tickets) until your extra ticket request is confirmed. You will not lose your guaranteed 3 tickets by waiting to pick your extra tickets; this is an administrative process to ensure ticket distribution goes smoothly.
If you are planning to have a family member from outside the United States attend, review the International Visitors page on the NYU website.
NYU strictly prohibits the direct or indirect sale or auction of GPH Graduation tickets.
All candidates are required to wear academic attire to the GPH graduation ceremony. The deadline to order academic attire is Friday, April 4.
For more information about pricing, shipping, and ordering academic attire; please refer to the NYU Academic Attire Webpage.
Contact Herff Jones directly with any cap and gown order issues or questions.
Email: accountservice@herffjones.com
Phone: 1-855-221-0812
All-University Commencement for the Class of 2025 will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Yankee Stadium.
For information about this event, ordering tickets, families & guests, and more, please visit the NYU All-University Commencement Webpage.
Additionally, you can refer to their Frequently Asked Questions.
Graduate Awards
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Student Speaker
Recognized at: GPH Graduation
Student(s) will be selected to deliver the student address at the GPH graduation ceremony. The student speaker is someone who represents the student body. The speaker reflects the spirit of the graduating class with an exceptional commitment to public health and has demonstrated great potential for future contributions in the development of the field of public health.
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Student Engagement Award
Recognized at: GPH Graduation
This award honors outstanding achievement in dedication, passion, and active involvement within the GPH student community. This award recognizes students who have shown unwavering enthusiasm, participation in diverse activities, and proactive contributions to campus life.
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Public Health Social Justice Award
Recognized at: GPH Graduation
This award recognizes an active commitment to advocating equity and justice for marginalized communities.
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Faculty of the Year Award
Recognized at: GPH Graduation
The graduating class will nominate a GPH Faculty Member who they feel provides exceptional instruction and care to their students.
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Public Health Research Award
Recognized at: GPH Graduation
This award is given to students in recognition of excellence in the pursuit of research focused on improving the health of communities around the world.
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Public Health Practice and Leadership Award
Recognized at: GPH Graduation
This award is given to students in recognition of scholarship and commitment to the public health community, and who have enormous potential for future contributions to the field of global public health practice.
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Tribute Video
Recognized at: NYU All-University Commencement
This honor will be given to one student from each NYU school. This student will be included in the student tribute video that will be played during the virtual Commencement ceremony.
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Magazine Profile
Recognized at: NYU All-University Commencement
This honor will be given to one student from each NYU school. This student will be profiled in the NYU Commencement magazine, for their remarkable accomplishments during their time at NYU.
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Class Representative
Recognized at: NYU All-University Commencement
This honor will be given to one student from each NYU school. This student will symbolically receive the diploma during the NYU Commencement on behalf of the Graduating class
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Banner Bearer
Recognized at: NYU All-University Commencement
This honor will be given to one student from each NYU school. This student will be carrying their school’s banner which leads their dean and class representative in the school procession of NYU Commencement.
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Student Speaker
Recognized at: NYU All-University Commencement
Each school is invited to nominate one candidate to serve as the student speaker at NYU's All-University Commencement. All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee in late March. Finalists will be invited for an interview with the selection committee and asked to submit a draft speech or outline.