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With New York state increasing capacities and expanding guidelines for commencement we are very pleased to announce that we will be holding in-person ceremonies in James M. Shuart Stadium.
The ceremonies will be held rain or shine and each graduate will be given two guest tickets. The ceremonies also will be broadcast for other friends and family to share in the celebration.
In accordance with public health guidelines, all attendees must be masked and maintain physical distance during the ceremony. In addition, attendees must complete a health screening and meet testing or vaccination requirements.
We will be providing additional updates and instructions about commencement in the coming days and weeks, so please watch your Pride email account for more information.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to celebrating your graduation. Together, we will stay #HofstraStrong.
Contact Us
The Commencement Office can be reached by calling (516) 463-4346 or emailing Graduation@Hofstra.edu.
All commencements follow this order:
Remarks by the Dean, President Stuart Rabinowitz and Chair of the Board of Trustees Donald Schaeffer
Conferral of degrees - Provost Herman Berliner and President Stuart Rabinowitz
Conferral of undergraduate degrees
Reading of undergraduate names
Conferral of masters degrees
Reading of names
Doctoral degree presentation
Closing remarks and tassel
Congratulations
Ready for the Big Day
For Graduates
Get important info for graduates, including applications, diplomas, photos and flowers, and line-up details.
Celebrate with Pride
For Family & Guests
All the info you need to get ready to celebrate your student's commencement, including where to stay, where to eat, how to get to campus, and more.
Get Excited
Raise Your Glass
Senior Class Toast
The Senior Class Toast is a chance to gather your family and raise a glass to the Class of 2021 alongside President Rabinowitz, faculty, staff, and of course, your fellow graduates. The toast will be live-streamed on the Hofstra University Facebook Page and YouTube Channel on Friday May 21 at 6 p.m
For the Fund
Senior Class Gift
This enduring tradition invites seniors to give back to Hofstra is support of undergraduate education.
