Mercy University Commencement 2025

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Commencement 2025

Congrats Class of 2025!

The countdown is on for our 2025 commencement ceremony! We are immensely proud of this year’s graduates. We cannot wait to celebrate you and all you’ve accomplished — and eagerly look forward to your bright futures ahead.

2025 Commencement Ceremonies

May 20 & May 21

The Mercy University community is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our Class of 2025 graduates. We look forward to honoring their hard work and dedication during the commencement ceremony and are excited to see the bright futures that lie ahead for each of them.

Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606

Ceremony Schedules

School of Business & School of Liberal Arts	Tuesday, May 20 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
School of Nursing & School of Education	Tuesday, May 20 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
School of Health and Natural Sciences	Wednesday, May 21 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences	Wednesday, May 21 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Commencement Checklist

Graduation is coming soon and planning for the 2025 commencement ceremonies is underway. Read on for important information that you need to know before the big day.

Apply for Degree Conferral

Degree conferral applications to participate in the May 2025 Commencement ceremony are open.

Degree Conferral Application Deadlines

March 15: May degree conferral
April 15: August degree conferral (Participating in May Commencement Ceremony Request - Students registered for their remaining 6 credits or less in the summer are eligible to participate in the May Ceremony)
August 1: August degree conferral (Not participating in May Ceremony)

Degree conferral signifies the completion of your academic requirements and is the official awarding of your academic degree. In order to get your Mercy degree, you must submit a Degree Conferral Form to the Registrar's Office. This process involves confirming that you have met all of the requirements for your degree.

Apply for Degree Conferral

Register with Tassel

Registration to participate in the May 2025 Commencement ceremony will open on February 19.

Purchase Your Regalia

Your regalia is the cap, gown and tassel you'll wear at graduation. You can purchase your regalia online for shipping to an address of your choosing or pick up at your campus bookstore. The portal for online orders closes on March 15. If you are not able to make your purchase online, don’t worry, you can still purchase your regalia in person at your campus bookstore starting April 28. There is no need for sizing or fitting.

Call the Bookstore at (914) 674-3603 to make other arrangements if you are unable to visit the bookstore in person.

To pick up the correct regalia for your degree, please check your Degree Audit on Mercy Connect before purchasing your commencement attire.

Westchester Campus: Beginning Wednesday, April 30th

Bronx Campus: Beginning Wednesday, April 30th

Manhattan Campus: Beginning Wednesday, April 30th
The Manhattan location will have regalia available for purchase every Wednesday through May 15th.

Claim Tickets for Your Guests

Information for claiming guest tickets will be available in mid-March.

As a graduate, you DO NOT need a ticket for yourself, but each of your guests will need a ticket to enter the ceremony, including children over the age of two.

Pre-Register with GradImages™

A photographer from GradImages™ will be at your ceremony to take candid photographs of you at your special moment of recognition. You will receive free passport-sized digital proofs of these photos on an order card within 5-7 business days following the ceremony. Pre-register your email address at gradimages.com.

Please be advised that any Mercy University student participating in a commencement ceremony may be photographed during the event and that these photos may be used by Mercy University for publicity, marketing, and other purposes. Any students or family members (excluding minors) choosing to attend a commencement ceremony should understand that their images can be used by Mercy University or anyone else authorized by Mercy University without that student or family member’s knowledge or written consent.

Commencement Information

Questions? If you have any questions about the ceremonies, please email commencement@mercy.edu.

Ceremony Logistics

Graduates and families must arrive 90 minutes prior to their ceremony. When you arrive at the Westchester County Center, graduates will be directed to the robing area on the lower level of the County Center to check-in, get assistance with putting on their regalia, and line up for the procession. Guests of graduates will be directed to their seats in the auditorium. Graduates are asked to wear comfortable shoes.

Graduates are asked to leave all personal items (handbags, backpacks, gifts, etc.) with their guests as they may not return to their original seat after crossing the stage.

Caps, Gowns & Hoods

You can purchase your regalia online for shipping to an address of your choosing or pick up at your campus bookstore. The portal for online orders closes on March 15. If you are not able to make your purchase online, don’t worry, you can still purchase your regalia in person at your campus bookstore starting April 28. There is no need for sizing or fitting. Call the Bookstore at (914) 674-3603 to make other arrangements if you are unable to visit the bookstore in person.

To pick up the correct regalia for your degree, please check your Degree Audit on Mercy Connect before purchasing your commencement attire.

County Center Information, Directions & Parking

All guests of the Westchester County Center must abide by the Center’s policies. For more information, please visit countycenter.biz/policies.

Complimentary parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to carpool, as there are limited parking spots at County Center. For more information about parking and directions to County Center, please visit: countycenter.biz/directions-and-parking

*Please note that parking is located across from the County Center in the two lots highlighted below.

Accessibility

If you or one of your family/guests needs special arrangements or accessible seating due to a disability, please contact the Office of Accessibility at accessibility@mercy.edu or 914-674-7764, Westchester Campus, Main Hall 121.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required at the 2025 Commencement ceremonies; however, the University reserves the right to change its policy if the public health landscape changes.

Alumni

Wherever your journey takes you, the Office of Alumni Relations would like to celebrate your milestone. Be sure to visit mercy.edu/alumni to let us know what’s happening with you.