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
USTA Map
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.
Watch the Livestream
Watch Day 1 Livestream
Watch Day 2 Livestream
Live Captioning
Monday, May 19
- Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Sands College of Performing Arts, and School of Education Ceremony captions Link
- Undergraduate Main Ceremony captions Link
- Lubin School of Business, College of Health Professions, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Ceremony captions Link
Tuesday, May 20
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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 UniversityDeans’ Remarks
Tresmaine R. Grimes, PhD
Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of EducationJennifer Holmes, PhD
Dean, Sands College of Performing ArtsGuest Speaker Remarks
Cooper Koch ’18
ActorPresentation of the Class of 2025
Closing Remarks
Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic AffairsRecessional
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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 UniversityNational Anthem
Taylor Jackson ’25
Sands College of Performing ArtsAlma Mater
Samantha Crawford ’25
Sands College of Performing ArtsAlma Mater written by Ivan Fox ’54 (1932–2006)
Professor of Legal Studies, Lubin School of BusinessStudent Honors and Awards
Marvin Krislov, JD
Faculty Honors and Awards
Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic AffairsValedictorian Student Address
Georgette Ann Cosentino ’25
Dyson College of Arts and SciencesConferral of Honorary Degree
Rob Sands, JD ’84
Chair, Board of TrusteesMarvin Krislov, JD
Doctor of Humane Letters
Josh Silverman
Chief Executive Officer, EtsyCommencement Address
Josh Silverman
Conferral of Opportunitas in Action Award
Marvin Krislov, JD
Lorelei Atalie Vargas
Chief Community Impact Officer, Trinity Church Wall StreetOpportunitas Student Address
Dante Hurr ’25
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information SystemsPresident’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 UniversityGuest Speaker Remarks
Launette Woolforde, EdD ’93
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Northwell HealthDean’s Remarks
Esma D. Paljevic, EdD
Interim Co-Dean, College of Health Professions
Presentation of the College of Health Professions’ Class of 2025Dean’s Remarks
Li-Chiou Chen, PhD
Interim Dean, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Presentation of the Seidenberg School’s Class of 2025Dean’s Remarks
Lawrence G. Singleton, PhD
Dean, Lubin School of Business
Presentation of the Lubin School’s Class of 2025Closing Remarks
Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic AffairsRecessional
Ceremonies Order of Exercises: Tuesday, May 20
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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 LawNational Anthem
Annael Guadalupe Alvarez ‘25
Greeting from the President
Marvin Krislov, JD
President, Pace UniversityDean’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 CommissionerCommencement 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
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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 UniversityDean’s Remarks
Tresmaine R. Grimes, PhD
Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of EducationPresentation 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 2025Dean’s Remarks
Belinda J. Anderson, PhD
Interim Co-Dean, College of Health Professions
Presentation of the College of Health Professions’ Class of 2025Closing 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 UniversityConferral of Honorary Degree
Marvin Krislov, JD
Doctor of Science
Anjali Sud
Chief Executive Officer, TubiCommencement 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 2025Conferral 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.