54^th Annual Commencement

Friday, July 11, 2025

11 am ET, MVP Arena, Albany NY

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Walking across the stage at Commencement is a rewarding way to celebrate your hard work. Please join us for the Excelsior University Commencement in Albany, New York on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the MVP Arena. Registration and regalia ordering opens on March 19, 2025. Registration and regalia are required for the in-person ceremony.

This webpage is our Commencement hub. Check back for additional information especially as the event gets closer.

Read more below for our event attendance details. Visit our FAQ page for more answers to your most common Commencement questions.

Are You Eligible to Participate in Commencement?

The Class of 2025 is invited to Commencement on July 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Excelsior’s graduating class includes students with degrees conferred from July 2024 through June 2025. If your degree will not be conferred until after June, you may request to march before degree conferral and, if you meet specific criteria, you will be approved to register to participate in the ceremony. Please contact your advisor if you have any questions or to make this request. 

Please note:

Refer to the graduate processing parameters for specific details regarding conferral dates.

You may also check your graduation status when you log in to MyExcelsior.

Also, if you are taking your last course during the Spring 15-week or Spring II terms, your degree will be conferred on July 18, 2025, and you must contact your advisor before June 2, 2025, to request to march before conferral.

Date, Time, and Location

Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ET

MVP Arena
located at:
51 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207

Graduate Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. ET
Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. ET

Guests not limited and tickets not required. Visit the MVP Arena website to access all kinds of venue information.

Registration and Guests - Deadline to Register: Monday, June 9, 2025

Register Online
Tickets
Tickets are not required to attend the ceremony. Graduates are encouraged to invite family and friends to enjoy the celebration.

The ceremony will be livestreamed with engagement opportunities for graduates who are watching and celebrating from a distance. Details to come.

Purchase Regalia - Deadline to Order: Monday, June 9, 2025

Regalia is required to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Please use the link below to purchase your specific regalia package from Oak Hall. The cost for your package is $75 plus shipping and handling and includes everything you need, your cap, gown, hood and tassel.

Regalia will be shipped directly to graduates and must be brought to the ceremony to participate. The deadline to place your order is Monday, June 9, 2025.
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Hotel, Travel and Tourism Information

Commencement takes place in downtown Albany, New York at the MVP Arena. The Arena website has complete information including directions and parking.

Visit Discover Albany or download their app for all kinds of travel and tourism information. Hotels and restaurants in the Downtown sections of their website are closest to the MVP Arena – some are within walking distance, but not all.

The website of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is another resource for planning including dining and parking information.

Make your trip even more memorable and plan to explore the historic sites and attractions the Capital Region of New York State has to offer. For statewide tourism information, visit the I Love NY website or download their app.

Individuals Needing Accommodation

The MVP Arena is accessible and equipped with platform seating areas for guests with mobility issues. Unless you have prearranged seating, these areas are available first-come, first-served and will accommodate two guests with open seating close by.

A sign-language interpreter will be at the ceremony for those with hearing impairments.

View MVP Arena accessibility information here: https://www.mvparena.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility

If you or any of your guests require accommodations, email tammy.spenziero@excelsior.edu by June 20, 2025 to request prearrangements.

If you have questions related to your degree conferral date and your academic eligibility to participate in the event, please contact your advisor.
If you have questions related to the event, email commencement@excelsior.edu or call 518-608-8181.

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