School of Law Commencement
2023 Commencement
The School of Law's 2023 Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. at UD Arena. To learn more about the ceremony, please see the list of Graduation FAQs.
Can't make it to the ceremony?
You can watch the graduation live on YouTube.
Graduation FAQs
John Sexton - President Emeritus, New York University
John Sexton is President Emeritus of New York University, the Dean Emeritus of NYU Law School, and the Benjamin Butler Professor of Law. He joined the NYU Law School faculty in 1981, was named the Law School's Dean in 1988; he served in this capacity for fourteen years. He was named the NYU's President in 2001, and served in that capacity until January 1, 2016.
In addition to his work as President Emeritus, Sexton currently serves as the CEO of the Catalyst Foundation for Universal Education, Chair of the University of the People President's Council, and Chair of the Mary Christie Foundation. a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is a member of the board of the Institute of International Education, the College Advising Corps, and the Board of Trustees of Trinity School, New York City.
Graduation Academic Requirements
Graduates are responsible for ensuring that all academic requirements are met prior to the date of graduation.
Please contact Alison Nelson, Administrative Assistant, Career Services Office