Commencement FAQs

We are planning for each graduate to receive up to six guest tickets. We hope this number will increase, but we must monitor a number of factors, including the number of graduates (Grads: Please submit your Graduation Application!). As a reminder, graduates participating in the ceremony do not require a ticket. The final number of guest tickets will be available in the spring.

Graduates will be provided a code at Commencement Packet Pick-Up on April 25-26, 2023. They will be able to electronically select guest seats with the code during the seat selection window (May 1 - May 8). Tickets are electronic only.  

Students who are cleared for graduation can arrange for a family/friend to pick up their Commencement Packet by completing the Commencement Packet Pick-up Proxy Request form. 

The Commencement Ceremony will be live-streamed. A link will be sent the week of May 15, 2023.

Accessible seating is available. If you need accessible seating, two people in your party can be seated together, and the others must select separate seats. If any guests or graduating students require special accommodations, please inform the Student Life office by calling 212-774-0750 or emailing graduation@mmm.edu.

The ticket vendor used by United Palace, Boletos Express, has standard wording on the tickets that cannot be edited for our event.  There is no charge for tickets and no photo ID will be necessary for guest entry.  

Please contact Boletos Express directly: 212-568-6600 or email: support@boletosexpress.com. 

If you need assistance with wheelchair or accessible seating, please email graduation@mmm.edu.

Children over the age of 3 must have a guest ticket to enter the United Palace Theatre.

All students applying to graduate must pay the graduation fee, regardless if they are participating in the Commencement ceremony. The fee contributes to the costs for your regalia, the diploma, diploma shipping, diploma cover, and other expenses associated with Commencement and senior-related activities. This is a one-time fee that is non-refundable.

Proof of vaccination is not required at this time. Masks are encouraged. As a reminder, United Palace must follow guidelines for NYC theatres, so this may change should local guidelines be updated.

The ceremony will last 1.5 - 2 hours.