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Eligible students have already begun to receive email messages on how to access Tassel (formerly known as MarchingOrder), the online service that ºÚÁϵ¼º½ is using to simplify the commencement process. In Tassel, you will be able to complete the following:

• Validate your graduate information.
• Record your name pronunciation for crossing the stage (not required).
• Reserve tickets.
• Generate your Stage Pass.

Stage Pass

A Stage Pass is a unique QR code that will be scanned before you cross the stage so that your name can be announced properly. Upon completion of the Tassel form, you will be prompted to download your Stage Pass.

You will need your Stage Pass for your school/college ceremony. This will be held immediately following the main ceremony. Bring your Stage Pass to your specific school/college ceremony. You can bring it as a paper print-out, as an image on your phone, or downloaded to your smart phone wallet.

Tickets

To reserve your tickets, you must register to participate in commencement and generate your Stage Pass in .

Each eligible candidate for graduation will be able to order commencement tickets online. If you did not file with the Office of the Registrar, you cannot reserve tickets. Please see Filing for Graduation for further details.

Admission to commencement is by ticket only. A ticket grants access to the main tent commencement ceremony and individual school ceremonies. Due to limited seating, each student receives a maximum of four guest tickets. All guests, including children, require a ticket. The graduating student does not require a ticket. Additional tickets are not available due to the limited size of the tents.

Seating in the main tent is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once seating in the main tent is filled, ticketed guests will be directed to an overflow tent for viewing.

All graduates must reserve their guest tickets online before April 20.  

If you are having trouble with reserving your tickets, please email commencement@nyit.edu.

Island Photography is our official commencement photographer for 2026.

They will be providing professional photo coverage for every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony.

Proofs will be delivered via email within 48-72 hours after the ceremony.

Please contact the Island Photography customer service team if you have any concerns or questions, at custserv@islandphoto.com or 800.869.0908.

If you would like to order a senior portrait, you can have it taken on campus during the dates below.

The photographer will provide you with regalia (cap and gown) for the photo. You can also have a photo taken in your regular wardrobe.

Long Island Campus – Old Westbury

Schedule your appointment with Island Photography:

If you are unable to have your photo taken on one of these days, contact Island Photography at 800.869.0908 to arrange for a photo session at their studio in Port Washington, N.Y.

New York City Campus

Schedule your appointment at using Code: 02782

If you are unable to have your photo taken on one of these days, contact Thornton Studio at 212.647.1966 to arrange for a photo session.

Seniors, share your photos for our commencement day montage! All images should be 1600×1200 pixels (2MP) or higher and have a file size of less than 10mb. Email photos to comm2026@nyit.edu.

If you have any questions about any of the cords listed below, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu. Please also note that distribution of all the below cords will also occur at each campus’ Mayfest events.

Graduating with Distinction

The silver braided honor cord, worn draped from the neck on the front of the gown, designates the wearer as Summa Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.95-4.00), Magna Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.75-3.949), and Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.50-3.749). Honor cords can be  by graduates who qualify. 

Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students

Veteran and military-affiliated honor cords can be mailed to eligible students or picked up from May 4 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC second floor in Long Island and 26 W. 61st St., first floor, in New York City).

Student Leadership Cords

Students who have participated in three or more student leadership opportunities during their ºÚÁϵ¼º½ career can apply  for a student leadership cord. Students can pick up these cords from May 4 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC second floor in Long Island and 26 W. 61st St., first floor, in New York City).

Greek Letter-Affiliated Students

Graduating Greek-affiliated students can receive a Greek graduation cord. Students can pick up these cords from May 4 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor on long island and 26 W. 61st St., first-floor, in New York City).

Athletes

Graduating student-athletes can receive a student-athlete graduation stole to honor their athletic participation. Students can pick up these stoles from May 4 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC second floor in Long Island and 26 W. 61st St., first floor, in New York City).

Traffic

Because of the number of visitors, on-campus parking is limited and normal traffic patterns DO NOT apply! Upon arrival, please follow the directions of the police and the parking staff.

Parking

On-campus parking will be closed shortly after the commencement ceremony begins. Guests who arrive after campus parking lots are filled will be re-directed to overflow parking and transported via shuttle bus to the main tent. Please allow yourself extra time for delays and parking. Graduates, please travel together with your guest in one car.

Shuttle Service on Campus

Shuttle service around campus will be available. Staff will direct graduates and guests to pick-up/drop-off locations. Some parking fields are within walking distance of the tents.

Manhasset Train Station LIRR

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available to and from the Manhasset LIRR train station. Trains arriving at the Manhasset station from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. will be met by a shuttle bus to campus. Anyone arriving after 10:30 a.m. will need to arrange cab service. Shuttle buses will leave for the Manhasset LIRR station from noon to 2 p.m.

Manhattan Round-Trip Shuttle

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available from the Manhattan campus. Graduates are allowed to reserve a total of five seats. Space is limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. The shuttles will depart in front of 1855 Broadway at 7 a.m. Please note: The last bus to leave from the Long Island campus to New York City campus after commencement will depart at 2 p.m. There may be wait times of one hour between bus departures.

ºÚÁϵ¼º½ is pleased to provide assistance to guests with special needs. Commencement staff are available to direct and assist people with disabilities. Restroom facilities are located near the tents. ASL interpreters are located at the front of the tent by the special assistance seating area for the main ceremony.

Shuttle service with wheelchair access is available. Please drop off any guests requiring special assistance at the bus stop in each lot and then park your car. Upon arrival at the main tent, proceed to the Disability and Special Assistance tent, where ushers will assist via golf carts. Only the person with the disability can ride in the cart; other guests are asked to walk. Please note, there is a limited number of golf carts, and we will try to assist everyone as efficiently as possible.

Please plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. in order to ensure timely assistance.

If you are a student who has special assistance needs, please:

• Notify us by April 24 at commencement@nyit.edu.
• If help is needed for hearing or visual impairment, please notify us by April 24 at commencement@nyit.edu.

Due to high demand, guests will experience delays in shuttle service immediately before and after the ceremonies.

Luggage, large bags, backpacks, and strollers are not allowed inside the tents. There will not be a holding area for luggage on Long Island. Luggage and large bags will also not be allowed on any buses. Small bags will be searched before entering the tents.

No pets are permitted in the tents for any of the ceremonies. Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome.