Student Affairs

MSM Commencement 2026

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MSM's annual Commencement ceremony at The Riverside Church is an important celebration of the enormous achievements of our graduates.

Join us for MSM Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1 PM EST in Riverside Church.

The MSM Commencement ceremony takes place each year in the spectacular Riverside Church followed by a reception at MSM in the Alan M. and Joan Taub Ades Performance Space and the Student Union.

ABOUT THE CEREMONY

The School bestows degrees on its graduating class as well as awarding a number of honorary doctorates and other honors, while also featuring musical performances by graduating students.

The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027
(212) 870-6700

The DMA Hooding and Commencement Awards Ceremony 2026 takes place at 10 AM on May 20, 2026

Information for 2026 Graduates

The deadline for students to submit their Commencement Participation Form, Request tickets, order their Cap and Gown, nominate a student Commencement Speaker, and apply for a Diploma is March 31, 2026. Students must visit the Tassel site (coming soon) to register for Commencement. Even if you are not planning on walking in the Ceremony, all students must complete the Tassel form to ensure correct information for the Commencement Program.

Information for MSM Faculty

Faculty who wish to participate in Commencement, or order Caps and Gowns must do so by March 31, 2026.
Email the Office of Student Engagement for instructions.

Question about Commencement?

Contact Office of Student Engagement
917-493-4525
studentengagement@msmnyc.edu

 

Watch the livestream of MSM Commencement 2025 here:

Watch the livestream here on May 22!

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