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Ceremonies
Commencement Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
School of Medicine (SOM) & Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
School and Academic Program Ceremonies
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Military Pinning Ceremony for SOM
Alumni House Tent
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SOM Awards Ceremony
Alumni House Tent
12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
GSBMS Awards Ceremony
John W. Nevins, M.D. '44 Auditorium, Medical Education Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Physical Therapy Recognition Ceremony
Terence Cardinal Cooke Auditorium, Basic Sciences Building
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speech-Language Pathology Recognition Ceremony
Drs. Esther and Ben Chouake Auditorium, Basic Sciences Building
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Public Health Recognition Ceremony
John W. Nevins, M.D. '44 Auditorium, Medical Education Center
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SHSP Dean’s Awards Reception
Alumni House Tent
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Guest Registration, Parking and Seating
New York Medical College is committed to making the events and activities of Commencement Week easily navigable to all graduating students and guests. The information listed below should prove helpful when planning for Commencement Week events.
Parking
At Westchester County Center
Both students and guests will be charged an $15 parking fee. Visit the Westchester County Center website for parking lot addresses and more information.
On the NYMC Campus
All graduating students and guests should park at Lot #1 - General BSB Parking at 15 Dana Road. If handicap parking is required, please come to the MEC roadway (Old Farm Road) and public safety officers will direct you.
Guest Accommodations
There are a variety of hotel options for accommodation in the area of New York Medical College. Several can be found on our Lodging section on the About NYMC webpage.
Tickets and Seating
For Westchester County Center
SOM & GSBMS
Each graduate is permitted to have 5 guests attend the commencement ceremony. Seating will be general admission, and tickets will be distributed to students during academic attire pick up. Every guest (over the age of 2) must present a ticket. Students do not need a ticket. Access to the event starts one hour prior to the start time (rain or shine). Extra tickets will be limited. If you need extras, please contact the Office of Medical Student Affairs or the GSBMS Office.
SHSP
Each graduate is permitted to have up to 10 guests attend the commencement ceremony. Students and guests will not need a ticket to enter the venue.
Accessible Seating
The Westchester County Center is fully accessible. If you or a guest has special needs, please email the following contact for your school for additional information.
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences: GSBMS Office
- School of Health Sciences and Practice: Fiona Villate
- School of Medicine: Office of Medical Student Affairs