Students participating at Convocation.

Convocation

Convocation 2023

The Pace Community is excited to welcome you to campus this fall. Join us on Tuesday, September 5, at one of our traditional Convocation ceremonies as we come together to welcome our new students and kick off the academic year.

What is Convocation?

Convocation comes from the Latin for "calling together." At Pace, Convocation is the first–time incoming students come together to meet the President, Provost, Dean for Students, and key student leaders. It is one of the most important traditions for our incoming students and sets the academic tone for their years to come.

Convocation Schedule

New York City Campus

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

  • First Ceremony | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
    Ceremony for first-year students residing in 182 Broadway, 33 Beekman, and 15 Beekman
    Location: One Pace Plaza, Gym (C–level, West)
  • Second Ceremony | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
    Ceremony for all new transfer students, first-year students residing in 55 John Street, and first-year commuter students
    Location: One Pace Plaza, Gym (C–level, West)

Pleasantville Campus

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

  • First-year students UNV 101 class | 1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Location will be announced prior to the event.
  • New transfer students social | 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Location: Multipurpose room and Boudreau Lounge, Kessel student Center
  • Students gather for the Convocation procession | 3:15 p.m. Location: Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center
  • First-year and new transfer students gather for the Convocation procession by School | 3:15 p.m. Location: Shirley Beth Way
  • Convocation ceremony | 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center

Post-Convocation Events

New York City Campus

Convocation After Party | 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | 1 Pace Plaza
Come celebrate being a Pace student with your incoming class, staff, and faculty the day before the academic year starts! We will have a variety of food that you can grab along with various events and activities to participate in. Your Pace Path journey starts now and we are excited to kick-off the year with you!

Lubin’s Wall Street Amazing Race | 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Bianco Room, One Pace Plaza
All Lubin School of Business first-year and transfer students are invited to an exclusive kick-off event in honor of your first semester at Pace. Please join us for a scavenger hunt across all of Wall Street, compete to win some fabulous prizes, and celebrate the start of your college years with your fellow business-minded go-getters! Bring your Lubin buddy for an additional in-game advantage. Fill out our RSVP Form. Space is limited!

Pleasantville Campus

Convocation After Party | 4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Alumni Lawn
Enjoy fun inflatables, popcorn, pretzels, and cotton candy for this welcome back, post Convocation event!

Convocation Live Streams

New York City Campus

Pleasantville Campus