Visiting Guests

Welcome to Commencement 2025

New York Institute of Technology’s 64th Annual Commencement begins at 9 a.m. on May 18, with the college-wide Commencement Ceremony (approximately two hours) in the Main Tent. This is followed by individual school ceremonies where graduates are individually recognized (except the College of Osteopathic Medicine Hooding, which is held separately).

Admission to commencement is by ticket only. A ticket grants access to the commencement ceremony. Each student receives a maximum of four tickets All guests require a ticket, including children. The graduating student does not require a ticket.  Tickets must be presented to gain admittance. Additional tickets are not available.

Having a ticket does not guarantee a seat.  Seating in main tent is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Once seating in the main tent is filled, all ticketed guests will be directed to an overflow tent for viewing.  Tent opens at 8:30 a.m.

Contact us with any questions at commencement@nyit.edu.

International Students

If a member of your family requires a visa to attend commencement, please visit International Student Support as soon as possible.

In the Neighborhood

At New York Tech’s Long Island campus, you’re in the center of Long Island’s fabled Gold Coast, near beaches, cultural attractions, and charming villages. Here is what the island has to offer.

See Nearby Attractions and Resources

Hotels

Here are a few of the accommodation options near the Long Island campus in Old Westbury, New York, as well as the hotels within walking distance of the New York City campus.

  • Andrew Hotel
    75 North Station Plaza
    Great Neck, NY 11021
    516.482.2900
  • Courtyard By Marriott Westbury Long Island
    1800 Privado Road
    Westbury, NY 11590
    516.542.1001
  • Four Points By Sheraton Plainview
    333 South Service Road
    Plainview, NY 11803
    516.694.6500
  • Garden City Hotel
    45 Seventh Street
    Garden City, NY 11530
    516.747.3000 Or 800.547.0400
  • Hilton Garden Inn
    1575 Privado Road
    Westbury, NY 11590
    516.683.8200
  • Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn
    3 Harbor Park Drive
    Port Washington, NY 11050
    516.626.3600
  • Holiday Inn Westbury
    369 Old Country Road
    Carle Place, NY 11514
    516.213.0913
  • Homewood Suites By Hilton
    1585 Round Swamp Road
    Plainview, NY 11803
    516.293.4663 Or 800.644.6835
  • Melville Marriott
    1350 Old Walt Whitman Road
    Melville, NY 11747
    631.423.1600 Or 800.228.9290
  • The Roslyn Hotel
    1221 Old Northern Blvd.
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    516.625.2700
  • Viana Hotel And Spa
    3998 Brush Hollow Road
    Westbury, NY 11590
    516.338.7777

Note: Graduates can request complimentary round-trip shuttle service from the Manhattan campus. 

Travel and Schedule Information

Here is some important information to help make travel plans for Commencement.

Traffic
Because of the number of visitors, on-campus parking is limited and normal traffic patterns DO NOT apply! Upon arrival, please follow the directions of the police and the parking staff.

Parking
On-campus parking will be closed shortly after the commencement ceremony begins. Guests who arrive after campus parking lots are filled will be re-directed to overflow parking and transported via shuttle bus to the main tent. Please allow yourself extra time for delays and parking.  It is also encouraged to have the graduate, and their guests travel together in one car.

Shuttle Service on Campus
Shuttle service around campus will be available. Staff will direct graduates and guests to pick-up/drop-off locations. Some parking fields are within walking distance of the tents.

LIRR – Manhasset Train Station
Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available to and from the Manhasset LIRR train station. Trains arriving at the Manhasset station from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. will be met by a shuttle bus to campus. Anyone arriving after 10:30 a.m. will need to arrange cab service. Shuttle buses will leave for the Manhasset LIRR station from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Manhasset LIRR Schedule

New York Tech- Manhattan Round-Trip Shuttle
Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available from the Manhattan campus on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduates are allowed to reserve a total of five seats.  Space is limited.  Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. The shuttles will depart in front of 1855 Broadway at 7 a.m. Please note: The last bus to leave from the Long Island campus to New York City campus after commencement will depart at 3 p.m. There may be wait times of one hour between bus departures.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE BUS

8 a.m.Parking lots open and shuttle service begins.
8:15 a.m.Students report to President’s Stadium
8:30 a.m.Main tent opens for guest seating. Graduates line up in President’s Stadium.
9 a.m.Student processional begins. Livestream begins at nyit.edu/commencement.
Approximately 11 a.m.Commencement ceremony ends. Graduates and guests proceed to individual school ceremonies taking place in tents near the main tent.
Approximately 11:30 a.m.School ceremonies begin.
Approximately 2 p.m.School ceremonies end.

Additional Information

Disability and Special Assistance

New York Tech is pleased to provide assistance to guests with special needs. Commencement staff is available to direct and assist people with disabilities. Restroom facilities are located near the tents.

Shuttle service with wheelchair access is available. Please drop off any guest requiring special assistance at the bus stop in each lot and then park your car. Upon arrival at the main tent, proceed to the Disability and Special Assistance tent where ushers will assist via golf carts. Only the person with the disability can ride in the cart; other guests are asked to walk. Please note, there is a limited number of golf carts, and we will try to assist everyone as efficiently as possible.

Please plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. in order to ensure timely assistance.

If you are a student who has special assistance needs, please:

Due to high demand, guests will experience delays in shuttle service immediately before and after the ceremonies.

Guests who arrive after the campus parking lots are filled will be re-directed to overflow parking, and transported via shuttle bus to the main tent.

Baggage and Personal Items

Luggage, large bags, backpacks, and strollers are not allowed inside the tents.  There will not be a holding area for luggage on Long Island.  Luggage and large bags will also not be allowed on any buses.  Small bags will be searched before entering into the tents.

Food and Beverages

Refreshments will be available for purchase outside on the main tent.