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Commencement

Commencement Ceremony

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Commencement will be held on two consecutive days, Monday, May 19, 2025 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. We will host a main ceremony for all undergraduates on the first day, Monday, May 19, with the keynote Commencement speaker, and then individual school and college ceremonies throughout the course of both days.

2025 Schedule of Events

The main Commencement ceremony is the celebration of the entire undergraduate Class of 2025 and an opportunity for graduates and their guests to hear from our keynote speaker, our student speakers, President Krislov, and other dignitaries. At college and school ceremonies, graduates will have the opportunity to hear their names called and cross the stage. We encourage graduating students and their guests to attend both the main ceremony and their college or school ceremonies.

Monday, May 19, 2025: Undergraduate Day*

  • 9:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Sands College of Performing Arts (including both undergraduate and graduate students), and School of Education
  • 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Undergraduate Main Ceremony
  • 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Lubin School of Business, College of Health Professions, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

*Sands College of Performing Arts graduate students are invited to join Commencement on this day

Tuesday, May 20, 2025: Graduate Day

  • 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Elisabeth Haub School of Law
  • 12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, and School of Education
  • 3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

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Program

View the Commencement Program (PDF) View the Law School Commencement Program (PDF)

Is your name missing from the program or did you find an error? Submit a helpdesk ticket to let us know. A new version of the program will be developed over the summer.

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Monday, May 19

Tuesday, May 20

Ceremonies Order of Exercises: Monday, May 19

  • Monday, May 19, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. in Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Processional

    “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

    Opening Remarks

    Marvin Krislov, JD
    President, Pace University

    Deans’ Remarks

    Tresmaine R. Grimes, PhD
    Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education

    Jennifer Holmes, PhD
    Dean, Sands College of Performing Arts

    Guest Speaker Remarks

    Cooper Koch ’18
    Actor

    Presentation of the Class of 2025

    Closing Remarks

    Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
    Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Recessional

  • Monday, May 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Processional

    “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

    Color Guard, Grand Marshall, Deans for Students, Student Honorees, Alumni Association Leaders, Faculty Leaders, Faculty Honorees, University Deans, Trustees, Honored Guests, Chair of the Board, President of the University

    Presiding

    Marvin Krislov, JD
    President, Pace University

    National Anthem

    Taylor Jackson ’25
    Sands College of Performing Arts 

    Alma Mater

    Samantha Crawford ’25
    Sands College of Performing Arts 

    Alma Mater written by Ivan Fox ’54 (1932–2006)
    Professor of Legal Studies, Lubin School of Business

    Student Honors and Awards

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Faculty Honors and Awards

    Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
    Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Valedictorian Student Address

    Georgette Ann Cosentino ’25
    Dyson College of Arts and Sciences 

    Conferral of Honorary Degree

    Rob Sands, JD ’84
    Chair, Board of Trustees

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Doctor of Humane Letters
    Josh Silverman
    Chief Executive Officer, Etsy

    Commencement Address

    Josh Silverman

    Conferral of Opportunitas in Action Award

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Lorelei Atalie Vargas
    Chief Community Impact Officer, Trinity Church Wall Street

    Opportunitas Student Address

    Dante Hurr ’25
    Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

    President’s Message

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Introduction of Candidates by Class

    Jonathan H. Hill, DPS

    Conferral of Degrees in Course

    Rob Sands, JD ’84

    Closing

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Recessional

    Grand Marshall: Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
    Pipe Band: Members 

  • Monday, May 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Processional

    “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

    Opening Remarks

    Marvin Krislov, JD
    President, Pace University

    Guest Speaker Remarks

    Launette Woolforde, EdD ’93
    Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Northwell Health

    Dean’s Remarks

    Esma D. Paljevic, EdD
    Interim Co-Dean, College of Health Professions

    Presentation of the College of Health Professions’ Class of 2025

    Dean’s Remarks

    Li-Chiou Chen, PhD
    Interim Dean, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

    Presentation of the Seidenberg School’s Class of 2025

    Dean’s Remarks

    Lawrence G. Singleton, PhD
    Dean, Lubin School of Business

    Presentation of the Lubin School’s Class of 2025

    Closing Remarks

    Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
    Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Recessional

Ceremonies Order of Exercises: Tuesday, May 20

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Law School Commencement Program (PDF)

    Processional

    “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

    Welcome

    Horace E. Anderson Jr., JD
    Dean, Elisabeth Haub School of Law

    National Anthem

    Annael Guadalupe Alvarez ‘25

    Greeting from the President

    Marvin Krislov, JD
    President, Pace University

    Dean’s Remarks

    Horace E. Anderson Jr., JD

    Student Address

    Gigi Quatrone ‘25

    Conferral of Honorary Degree

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Doctor of Laws
    Robert S. Tucker ’96
    New York City Fire Commissioner

    Commencement Address

    Robert S. Tucker ’96

    Presentation of Dean’s Award

    Presentation of Barbara C. Salken Outstanding Professor of the Year Award

    Presentation of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law Class of 2025

    Closing Remarks

    Dante Sheerin ’25

    Farewell

    Horace E. Anderson Jr., JD

    Recessional

    “Two Voluntaries” by Henry Purcell

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Processional

    “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

    Opening Remarks

    Marvin Krislov, JD
    President, Pace University

    Dean’s Remarks

    Tresmaine R. Grimes, PhD
    Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education

    Presentation of Dyson College’s and School of Education’s Class of 2025

    Dean’s Remarks

    Lawrence G. Singleton, PhD
    Dean, Lubin School of Business

    Presentation of the Lubin School’s Class of 2025

    Dean’s Remarks

    Belinda J. Anderson, PhD
    Interim Co-Dean, College of Health Professions

    Presentation of the College of Health Professions’ Class of 2025

    Closing Remarks

    Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
    Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Recessional

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Processional

    “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

    Opening Remarks

    Marvin Krislov, JD
    President, Pace University

    Conferral of Honorary Degree

    Marvin Krislov, JD

    Doctor of Science
    Anjali Sud
    Chief Executive Officer, Tubi

    Commencement Address

    Anjali Sud

    Dean’s Remarks

    Li-Chiou Chen, PhD
    Interim Dean, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

    Presentation of the Seidenberg School’s Class of 2025

    Conferral of Degrees and Closing Remarks

    Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
    Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Recessional

Arrival Time Information

Graduating students should plan to arrive at least one hour before their scheduled start time. All graduates should stop by the Check-In tables to verify their Stage Pass before proceeding to their ceremony. Each school ceremony will feature a celebratory processional entry. Graduates should start lining up 45 minutes before their ceremony start time. Signage on campus and staff at the graduate check-in desks will direct graduates to the appropriate line-up location.

Commencement Tickets

After your Tassel registration and guest ticket request is submitted, you will receive your Stage Pass, which you will need to check into your school ceremony and before you cross the stage. You will also be able to send your guests their tickets through Tassel.

All guests must present a ticket for entry to USTA. Guest seating is general admission and first come first serve. Stage Passes and guest tickets are printable.