Adelphi University’s 129th Commencement will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Doctoral Hooding will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 on our main Garden City campus.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Adelphi University!
Adelphi’s 2025 Commencement will be celebrated with two ceremonies, held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, on Tuesday, May 20.
- Undergraduate candidates will be recognized at our 10:30 a.m. ceremony
- Graduate candidates will be recognized at our 3:30 p.m. ceremony
Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets to the ceremony, which will be sent to your Adelphi email address by Ticketmaster ahead of Commencement. Guests will not be permitted to enter without a ticket. Unfortunately, extra tickets are not available.
Your StagePass, emailed to all graduates who registered on Tassel, is the student ticket to enter the Coliseum.
Transportation for Commencement
Those traveling by public transportation may wish to utilize the Adelphi-provided shuttle service.
Undergraduate Ceremony
- Mineola Long Island Railroad Station departures are at 8:30 a.m. and 9:20 a.m.
- Rosa Parks Hempstead Transit Center departures are at 8:40 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Graduate Ceremony
- Mineola Long Island Railroad Station departure is at 2:20 p.m.
- Rosa Parks Hempstead Transit Center departures are at 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Shuttles will be located in the Nassau Coliseum parking lot at the end of each ceremony for transport back to Mineola and Hempstead.
Next Steps for Graduates
For the most up-to-date information about your commencement, continue checking this website and your Adelphi email regularly. Have questions? Many of the answers can be found in our frequently asked questions.
Establish Your Senior Legacy
Join the Class of 2025 Senior Legacy Campaign to leave a lasting impact and enjoy Commencement perks—receive a legacy cord with a donation of $5 or more, enter to win VIP tickets with $20.25, earn a Jumbotron message with $120.25, or secure a ribbon message with $250. Your gift supports scholarships for Panthers with financial need, and if we raise $25,000, Adelphi will match it!
Capture Your Moment Onstage
Remember your big moment for years to come—and easily share it on social media—with StageClip. When ordering your academic regalia, adding this option to your order will secure a personalized video clip of your walk across the stage to receive your diploma.
Commencement News
Commencement Keynote Speakers