53rd Annual Commencement
Friday, July 12, 2024
MVP Arena, Albany NY • Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. ET
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
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 12, 2024 at the MVP Arena. 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.
The accomplished Norvell V. Coots, MD, will be the Commencement speaker and receive the 2024 Alumni Service Award at the ceremony. An Excelsior alumnus, physician, and retired brigadier general, Coots recently retired as the president and CEO at Holy Cross Health and the Maryland region of Trinity Health. His extensive accolades encompass both civilian and military awards, notably the National Medical Association’s Scroll of Merit and the Army’s Distinguished Service Medal.
Read more below for our event attendance details. Visit our FAQ page for more answers to your most common Commencement questions.
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 19, 2024, and you must contact your advisor before June 3, 2024, to request to march before conferral.
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
Graduate instructions will be added here and emailed to registered graduates prior to the event.
Tickets
Tickets are not limited or 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.
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 10, 2024.
Order Regalia
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.
View MVP Arena accessibility information here: https://www.mvparena.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility
A sign-language interpreter will be at the ceremony for those with hearing impairments. If you or any of your guests require accommodations, contact acs@excelsior.edu or 844-427-4356 by June 21, 2024.
If you have questions related to the event, email commencement@excelsior.edu or call 518-608-8181.
Be the Class of 2024 Graduate Speaker!
Represent your class at Commencement and consider nominating yourself as graduate speaker. Submit a brief statement incorporating what you value most about your Excelsior experience and a general overview of your proposed speech topic. Please include any previous public speaking experience.
Email your statement to commencement@excelsior.edu by
Friday, May 17, 2024.