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All graduating students must complete an Application for Graduation Audit by March 13, 2026. 

DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! COMPLETING THE GRADUATION AUDIT APPLICATION IS THE FIRST THING YOU MUST DO TO PREPARE FOR COMMENCEMENT.

• Graduation Audit applications are sent to the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ email account of eligible* students by the Office of the Registrar. January 2026 graduates should have received their Graduation Audit applications in Fall 2025. May 2026 grads received their Graduation Audit applications on Feb. 12, 2026.
   
• Please check your 91¶ÌÊÓƵ email account for updates and details to complete the audit as this information is sent via 91¶ÌÊÓƵ email only.
   
• Once your Graduation Audit application is submitted and reviewed, you will be added to the Class of 2026 group in my91¶ÌÊÓƵ, which will inform you about next steps and provide information on tickets, cap & gown, and preparation for the ceremony.

*Graduation eligibility

• Undergraduate students: Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to determine your eligibility to graduate.
• Graduate students: Contact the Graduate Studies Department to determine your eligibility to graduate.
• Online students: Contact your Online Advisor to determine your eligibility to graduate.

We will hold information sessions on Zoom virtually for students and families to learn more about Commencement and have their questions answered.

• Wed. February 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Tues. March 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET at

All students participating in Commencement can request 2 complimentary (free) tickets for their guests.

• The window to reserve your 2 free tickets (and request to purchase additional tickets) opens March 5 and closes on April 9.
• The process to request and reserve tickets will be shared with graduates via the my91¶ÌÊÓƵ Class of 2026 group.
• Additional tickets beyond your 2 complimentary tickets will be available for purchase pending availability.

Indicate in your request form if you want to purchase extra tickets. After the April 9 deadline, we'll contact you with availability and purchase instructions.

Once you have completed the Application for Graduation Audit and have been added to the my91¶ÌÊÓƵ Class of 2026 group, you will see a link to an online portal to purchase your items and have them mailed directly to your home.

All items must be ordered by April 9, 2026.

91¶ÌÊÓƵ works with Thornton Studios to provide opportunities to have your graduation portrait taken.

You can visit Thornton in their studio (details below) OR we will have photographers on campus in Maxwell Hall on Wed. April 1 and Thurs. April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please monitor your 91¶ÌÊÓƵ email and my91¶ÌÊÓƵ for more information about these on-campus photo days.

To schedule an appointment at Thornton Studios: Visit , select “Schedule Appointment" and enter code "studio"

The sitting fee is $15.00 and you will be able to view your proofs online. We encourage you to dress in standard professional attire. An 91¶ÌÊÓƵ cap and gown will be available at the studio for use in your photos.

Thornton Studio Photographers 
210 West 29th St, 3rd Floor 
New York, NY

If you have questions about the in-studio photo session, please email info@ThorntonStudio.com or call 212-647-1758.

The ceremony will be livestreamed on 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's Commencement web page on May 17, 2026 for those unable to attend in person.