Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Commencement Rehearsal/Info Session
6:15 pm- Hennessy Center rear gym
Important information regarding Commencement will be shared at this event. Graduates can explore the event’s layout, find their section, and learn what to expect on Commencement Day.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Graduate Hooding Ceremonies
Graduates of our Master’s and Doctoral programs are invited to celebrate their accomplishments with family, friends, and faculty/staff in this meaningful tradition. Each graduate may request up to six (6) complimentary tickets. All ceremonies will take place on campus. Please RSVP on the commencement website.
| Program | Times | Location |
| DPT | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | Chapel located in the Convent |
| FNP/DNP | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Rear Gym (Hennessy Center) |
| MBA/MS-OLC | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Holt Room (Hennessy Center) |
| MS OT | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Lawrence Room (Rosary Hall) |
| MS Ed | 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM | Fury Lecture Hall (Prusmack Center) |
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Commencement Mass
4:00 pm-Saint Dominic’s Convent Chapel
All are invited to the celebration of Mass in the Sisters of Saint Dominic Convent Chapel, recognizing our graduates and beginning commencement weekend in prayer together.
Contact: Sr. Jenn Schaaf at jennifer.schaaf@duny.edu if you would like to assist with a role in the Mass.
Commencement Dinner/Reception
5:30 pm- Granito Center
Join us, following the Mass, for a dinner reception honoring our graduates. Each graduate may request up to 5 complimentary tickets. Graduates who plan to join us, please RSVP on the Commencement website by May 8, 2026. Graduates who attend the dinner will receive a complimentary gift from our Alumni Association. (while supplies last)
Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony
7:00 pm- Hennessy Center
This event is by invitation only. Please contact the Academic Dean’s office at 845-848-4000 for more information.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Commencement Exercises of Dominican University New York
12 noon | Westchester County Center: 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606
Monday, May 18, 2026
Undergraduate Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Hennessy Center, rear gym | 5:00 pm
Please contact the Nursing Division for more information.