Congrats
Class of 2021
Every commencement is important, but this commencement is unlike any other.
To arrive at this academic milestone is truly an accomplishment, and we congratulate you.
We honor and celebrate all that you have already achieved. And we look to the future with great eagerness to see what the class of 2021 will bring to the world.
Hosted by Olivia Battle, MFA ’20, and Covi Brannan, BFA ’19, MA ’20
Ceremony
Schedule
May 14, 2021
11:00 a.m. Pre-show Begins
11:30 a.m. Ceremony Begins
- Live Student Emcees
- President McBride’s Opening Remarks
- College of Performing Arts Musical Performance
- Student Speaker
- Conferral of Degrees
- President’s and Provost’s Closing Remarks
7:00–10:00 p.m. After-Party
Hosted by House of Yes
PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
President Dwight A. McBride congratulates the Class of 2021 and invites graduates and their supporters to the virtual ceremony.
Virtual Gallery
Virtual Gallery
Our interactive virtual gallery spotlights the members of the Class of 2021 through photographs and special facts.
Virtual Events for All 2020 Grads
iHeart Media Commencement
May 15
Facebook Celebrates
May 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT
#ImStillGraduating
May 15 at 12:00 noon ET/9:00 a.m. PT
Virtual
Ceremony
Virtual Ceremony
Please join us here on Friday, May 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. EDT for a special virtual University Commencement ceremony honoring our 2020 graduates. Pre-show begins at 11:00, with the official ceremony starting promptly at 11:30. Highlights will include remarks from President Dwight A. McBride as well as student performances, student speakers, recognition of our newly minted graduates, and the conferral of degrees. And don’t miss the afterparty (details to come)!
Graduate
Gallery
Graduate Gallery
We invite all graduating students to submit their photos for display in our digital gallery. Follow the link below to upload your photo and share your answers to questions about yourself and your New School experience. Please share your photo by Wednesday, May 6, for guaranteed inclusion in the gallery.
CLASS OF 2021
AFTER-PARTY
CLASS OF 2021 AFTER-PARTY
Celebrate with the House of Yes and join the best digital graduation after-party ever!
Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. EDT
WELCOME
NEW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
WELCOME NEW SCHOOL ALUMNI
Congratulations on joining the New School alumni community! As a graduate of The New School, you are now part of a thriving alumni network that is more than 80,000 strong in over 120 countries around the world. Visit the alumni website to take advantage of benefits, learn about events, sign-up for news, and connect with other alumni.
ORDER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY
CAP AND GOWN
ORDER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CAP AND GOWN
Now taking orders through The New School's online portal, open until May 15. The New Store's online shop is also open and taking orders for limited edition Class of 2020 merchandise and school related sweatshirts, tees, and tote bags.
While we can’t guarantee that everyone’s order will arrive by May 15, we will make every effort to deliver your cap and gown to you as quickly as possible.
COMMENCEMENT
MERCH
COMMENCEMENT MERCH
Head on over to The New Store to pick up your school swag, and official Class of 2021 merch including diploma folders, apparel, and memorabilia.
Virtual Events for All 2020 Grads
iHeart Media Commencement
May 15
Facebook Celebrates
May 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT
#ImStillGraduating
May 15 at 12:00 noon ET/9:00 a.m. PT