Graduate Division Class of 2026 Commencement

• Graduate School of Business
• Graduate School of Education
• Graduate School of Jewish Studies
• Graduate School of Social Work
• Graduate School of Technology

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement will take place in person on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at United Palace, 4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033 (Between West 175th and 176th Streets).

Doors for graduates open at 9:30 AM and graduates must be seated no later than 10:00 AM. Doors for guests open at 10:00 AM. The commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 AM.

Graduates, Get Ready for Commencement

To ensure that graduation is a safe and comfortable event for all attendees, we are taking this opportunity now to share these reminders and rules:

• Only ticket holders will be allowed into the venue.
• No knapsacks or large bags are permitted into the venue. All bags are subject to inspection.
• No posters or signs of any type will be allowed into the venue.
• No balloons or similar items are allowed into the venue.
• For safety, no children are allowed to sit with graduates in the designated graduate seating sections, and no children are allowed to accompany graduates onto the stage.
• All students are expected to comply with the Touro University Commencement Policy and to conduct themselves with appropriate decorum and professionalism during commencement exercises.
• In compliance with Touro’s Commencement Policy, students are permitted to wear only the official Touro University academic regalia (caps, gowns, hoods, etc.) provided to them for these proceedings. Students receiving their U.S. military commission may display their dress uniforms during their commissioning portion of the commencement program and then don their official academic regalia thereafter. Additionally, students are permitted to wear only earned honor cords or cords issued by the University to Veterans of the U.S. Military on their regalia. Students may — but are not required to — wear stoles on their regalia, but only from University-recognized academic honor societies. Students must obtain written approval from the Dean of their school prior to ordering any honor society stoles. No other honor cords, stoles, or alterations to approved University regalia are permitted at commencement. Violation of the commencement policy is subject to disciplinary action which may have penalties up to and including impact upon the actual conferral of degrees or dismissal from the university. If you have any question about what is appropriate, please ask your dean in advance of the event (or, when in doubt, leave it out).
• Participation in these ceremonies does not necessarily mean that a student has graduated. Graduation is certified officially by the Office of the Registrar only after auditing the student’s record for completion of all certificate or degree requirements. PLEASE NOTE: Touro University’s official degree conferral dates normally do not correspond to the dates on which commencement exercises take place. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there accommodations for people with disabilities?

Yes. United Palace is fully ADA compatible. Please contact grosenbl4@touro.edu if you or your guests need accessible seating.

How do I register to attend the commencement ceremony?

May 15 is the last day to register to attend the commencement ceremony. To register, graduating students must complete the form that they received by email from Tassel. If you are graduating and cannot locate that email, please email Gabby Rosenblum-Fischer at grosenbl4@touro.edu. You will receive information about ordering regalia and other details upon registration.

Do I need a ticket to attend the commencement ceremony?

Yes, all graduates and guests must present a ticket to enter the venue. Graduates will receive one ticket for themselves and three guest tickets. Students will receive more information about tickets via email.

What time should I arrive?

Doors for graduates open at 9:30 AM and graduates must be seated no later than 10:00 AM. Doors for guests open at 10:00 AM. Commencement will start promptly at 11:00 AM. Please allow yourself sufficient time to arrive and find parking. We encourage you to arrive early.

What if I arrive late?

Doors for graduates open at 9:30 AM and graduates must be seated no later than 10:00 AM. Any graduate arriving late may be denied entrance to United Palace or may be seated in the general audience section at the discretion of Touro University and United Palace staff.

How should I dress?

All graduates must abide by the Touro University Commencement Policy (found here). 

• In compliance with Touro’s Commencement Policy, students are permitted to wear only the official Touro University academic regalia (caps, gowns, hoods, etc.) provided to them for these proceedings.
• Students receiving their U.S. military commission may display their dress uniforms during their commissioning portion of the commencement program and then don their official academic regalia thereafter.
• Students are permitted to wear only earned honor cords or cords issued by the University to Veterans of the U.S. Military on their regalia. Students may — but are not required to — wear stoles on their regalia, but only from University-recognized academic honor societies. Students must obtain written approval from the Dean of their school prior to ordering any honor society stoles.  No other honor cords, stoles, or alterations to approved University regalia are permitted at commencement.
• Please dress consistently with a professional ceremony.  Jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, or flip-flops are not appropriate attire for the ceremony.

How do I get to United Palace?

United Palace is conveniently located near several subway and bus stops. For more information about public transportation and parking garages, please visit the United Palace website at https://unitedpalace.org/gettinghere/. Parking spaces are based on availability and we encourage you to arrive early to find parking or take public transportation.

What Can Be Brought into the Venue?

For safety reasons, no knapsacks or large bags are permitted into the venue. All bags are subject to inspection.

United Palace prohibits the following items:

Please check here for further updates or email grosenbl4@touro.edu with any questions.