Commencement 2010

 

Greetings, Class of 2010!

All of us at the Law School look forward to celebrating your graduation with you. We're excited to be working with you to make this a very special occasion for you and the people who are special to you. If you have any questions about Commencement activities, please feel free to send an email to Commencement@nyls.edu.

New York Law School Commencement


 

Quick reminders for the Commencement ceremony

  • Plan to arrive at the stage entrance of Avery Fisher Hall (132 W 65 Street) at about 1:30 PM.
  • Bring your academic regalia, name card, and a photo ID.
  • DO NOT BRING ANYTHING THAT WILL NEED TO BE LEFT BACKSTAGE. If you're wearing a coat or jacket, you may want to leave it with family members or guests, because it can sometimes be very warm, particularly during the lineup for the procession.
  • The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 PM and should end between 5:15 and 5:30 PM.
  • GUESTS MUST BRING THEIR TICKETS. Replacement tickets will NOT be available at Commencement.
  • The auditorium will open for families and guests at 2:30 PM. Photos and video are permitted, but guests are asked not to block the aisles.

 

Commencement shout-out videos

Thanks to the 58 grads who recorded video messages for this year's Commencement! The footage was edited into two versions--a 15-minute video that will be shown live at Avery Fisher Hall, and a full-length version that will be available on the Web and included on the DVD that will be available for purchase. The full length video will be available online after the Commencement ceremony, on May 14th. Go to www.youtube.com, and search for "New York Law School".

Commencement Announcement Cards

Class of 2010 members will each receive 10 Commencement announcements and envelopes, compliments of Dean Matasar and the Law School faculty and staff. These will be mailed directly to graduates' homes, at the addresses that graduates approved in the Commencement questionnaire in EZInfo. Announcements are expected to be mailed from the printer on or about April 23, 2010. Requests for 10 additional announcements may be sent to commencement@nyls.edu, and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, until the supply is depleted.

Commencement 2010 at a glance

  • Commencement 2010 is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010, at 3:00 PM.
  • The location will be Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 65th Street, New York, NY.
  • Graduating students will need to check in at Avery Fisher Hall at approximately 1:30 PM.
  • Family and friends will be allowed to enter the auditorium at approximately 2:30 PM.
  • Disabled guests who need assistance will receive priority entry to the auditorium when the doors open at 2:30 PM.
  • The ceremony will be approximately two hours long.
  • Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman will be the 2010 Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient.
  • New this year: 2010 graduates will now receive caps, gowns, and hoods made of 100 percent, post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, and your regalia will be yours to keep at the end of the ceremony. Click here for more information about Green Weaver regalia.

Tickets & Seating

  • Graduating students will be allotted up to four tickets each.
  • You must present your NYLS ID or some form of photo identification when you pick up your tickets.
  • If you are unable to pick-up your tickets during the distribution times, contact Jimena in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (Jimena.buitrago@nyls.edu or 212.431.2189) and she will make arrangements for pickup on a later date.
  • Commencement tickets are free of charge, and seats for family and friends are not assigned.
  • Requests for additional tickets will be taken, and any available tickets will be distributed, by lottery, during the spring semester.
  • Graduates are not guaranteed to receive more than four tickets.
  • Graduates are strongly encouraged to return any extra tickets to the Office of Alumni Relations to be redistributed among students who are seeking extra seats.
  • Sale of Commencement tickets is strictly forbidden.