COMMENCEMENT

Hofstra University will celebrate 2025 Midyear graduates on Friday, December 19 at 1p, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus. Academic attire and ticket distribution will take place on Wednesday, December 10, and Thursday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the David S. Mack Physical Education Center (PEC) main gym. We look forward to celebrating your graduation.

From the President

I am looking forward to celebrating your graduation at our Midyear commencement ceremony for baccalaureate and graduate candidates on Friday, December 19 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, located on the North Campus.

The Office of Academic Records must certify you as eligible for graduation. If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please call the Office of Academic Records at 516-463-8000 (option 2).

• Undergraduate Application for Graduation
• Graduate Application for Graduation
• Outstanding Semester Hours Participation Policy

To confirm your attendance at the graduation ceremony and order academic attire, please visit our Commencement Portal. Through this form, you can order your attire and hear or record the pronunciation of your name for the commencement ceremony. For the ceremony in December, all academic attire orders must be submitted by midnight on November 5. Additional attire will be ordered for students who register late or miss the deadline.

Academic attire and ticket distribution will be on December 10 and 11, 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.

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.

If you are a new graduate (i.e., Class of 2025), 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.

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 candidates and guests may visit https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/hofstra to order flowers. These flowers will be available for pickup in front of Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex the day of the commencement.

We encourage you to share this momentous day on social media using the hashtag #HofGrad and tagging the Hofstra social media accounts.

IT’S TIME TO

CELEBRATE

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