Congratulations
to the Class of 2026!

We are delighted to announce that Commencement ("graduation") will take place this year at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. It is a beautiful venue and a perfect setting to celebrate this important milestone in our students’ lives. 

Thursday, June 11
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) 
Between W. 50th and W. 51st Streets 
New York, NY 10020 

Directions to Radio City Music Hall are available here. 

Students who completed their studies in the Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 semester, as well as those who will do so in the Spring 2026 semester will participate at Commencement on June 11th.

Our “August Grads” — those completing their degree requirements during the Spring semester — will walk at Commencement and hear their name called just like the other grads. Understandably, they will not receive their diploma nor have program completion reflected on their transcript until all degree requirements are met. 

Those finishing their studies in the Fall 2026 semester will participate in next year’s Commencement (June 2027).

Our St. Lucia campus graduates will be celebrated at a separate Commencement there in October. 

Graduates walking at Commencement are required to order their cap and gown from Oak Hall, our official vendor. 

Please make your purchase via this site.

The site will walk you through the required regalia for each degree type (Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s). 

VERY IMPORTANT: You MUST use your Monroe email address when asked to provide an email on the ordering site. Do not use your personal email address.

The deadline to place an order with guaranteed delivery by graduation day to addresses in the continental U.S. is Monday, May 11th. 

We recommend that international graduates planning to attend Commencement consider having their regalia shipped to a friend or someone they know in the U.S. as Oak Hall cannot guarantee on-time delivery to international addresses, regardless of purchase date.

Please note: They typically do not ship out the orders right away so please don’t worry if you don’t have your order within a few weeks of placing yours. As we get closer to spring, they will start to prioritize the shipments by schools and their graduation date. That means students with Commencement in May will be prioritized before those with a date in June, which makes sense. They’ve NEVER missed our date, so please don’t get nervous.

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, simply reach out to Oak Hall’s customer service team at 800-223-0429.

All graduates and guests wishing to attend Commencement are required by Radio City Music Hall to have a ticket. 

We will have a lot more information about the ticketing process as we get closer to spring.

Number of Guest Tickets
We do not yet know how many tickets will be available for graduates' guests. We expect to make that announcement in May. 

Important Note About Children 
Children two years old and above are required by the venue to have their own ticket. Unfortunately, we cannot issue any exemptions to that requirement. Babies and toddlers under two years old do not need a ticket, but they are required to stay on a guest's lap if they don't have one.

There will be two separate ceremonies held  to accommodate our sizable graduating class and graduates’ guests. One will be held mid-morning and the other in the afternoon.  

Graduates will be assigned to attend a specific ceremony, which will be based on the academic school that coincides with their major. (For example, all undergraduate majors within the School of Criminal and Social Justice will walk together at a specific ceremony).

We will announce the ceremony assignments this spring.

Balfour, our official class ring jeweler, is coming to the Bronx and New Rochelle campuses!

This is your chance to celebrate your amazing achievement in style. If you’re thinking about purchasing a class ring, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to stop by and explore the collection. From timeless classics to bold, modern designs, there’s something to match every personality and accomplishment.

Our Balfour representative will be on site to showcase stunning styles, walk you through all the customization options, and help you design a ring that truly represents your journey. Best of all, you can create a ring that fits your unique style and your budget — with options and features that make it meaningful without stretching your wallet.

Bronx Campus
Tuesday, March 10 + Wednesday, March 11
King Hall Lobby
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

New Rochelle Campus
Thursday, March 12
Gaddy Hall Lobby
Noon to 6:00 pm

Can’t make it to campus?  That’s ok – you can place an order online or reach out to our representative, Tina Stenman, for assistance at Tina.Stenman@balfour.com. 

Please contact our Commencement Committee at graduation@monroeu.edu if you have any questions about graduation.