Mercy University 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.
The Countdown to Commencement Has Begun!
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 Information
Questions? If you have any questions about the ceremonies, please email commencement@mercy.edu.
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.
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 30. 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.
Active Duty and Veteran Graduation Stoles
Mercy University provides all active-duty service members and veterans with a graduation stole. Click here to submit your request form.
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.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY
Tickets will be available starting in mid-March. A notification will be sent when they are ready.
90 minutes before the ceremony to check in, collect name cards, line up, and receive regalia assistance.
Personal items (bags, gifts, etc.) should be left with guests. Re-entry to your original seat after crossing the stage is not guaranteed.
Degree conferral signifies the official awarding of your degree upon meeting all academic requirements. You must submit a Degree Conferral Form to the Registrar’s Office to receive your Mercy degree.
- March 15: May degree conferral
- April 15: August conferral
- August 1: August conferral (not participating in May ceremony)
Please visit https://www.mercy.edu/student-support/office-registrar/degree-conferral-procedures for detailed instructions on how to apply for degree conferral.
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Cap, gown, and comfortable shoes! Expect extended periods of standing and walking.
- Online: Order by March 15 for shipping or bookstore pickup.
- In-person: Purchase in bookstores starting April 30.
- Westchester Campus: Available April 30
- Bronx Campus: Available April 30
- Manhattan Campus: Available April 30 and every Wednesday through May 19.
Bookstore Contact: (914) 674-3603
Check your Degree Audit on Mercy Connect before purchasing your regalia.
Tickets will be released in mid-March. An announcement will be sent.
Graduates will be notified if additional guest tickets are available after May 1.
Yes! Schedule a session at Senior Photos.
- GradImages™ will take professional photos during the event.
- Free proofs will be emailed within 5-7 business days after the ceremony.
- Pre-register at gradimages.com.
Note: Mercy University may use event photos for marketing and publicity. Attendance implies consent for photo use.
- Bronx: Tuesday, April 8, 11 AM – 4 PM Atrium
- Manhattan: Wednesday, April 9, 11 AM – 4 PM Living Room
- Westchester: Thursday, April 10, 11 AM – 4 PM Rotunda
- Cap decorating
- Senior portraits
- Class ring orders
- Meet with Career & Professional Development, Admissions, and Alumni Office