Events

Pratt defines First-Generation students as any student who does not have a parent(s)/guardian with a bachelor’s degree or higher. 

This celebration will feature a welcome from some First-Generation staff, recognition of the graduates, and presentation of the teal and white cords that are to be worn at Commencement. Please wear festive attire to the ceremony, as there will be plenty of opportunities for photos! 

The celebration will take place on Monday, May 19, 10-11:30 AM. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, May 12, 2025. If you are unable to attend the First-Generation Graduation Celebration and would like to pick up your cords instead, please reach out to us so we can schedule a time for you to pick up your cords. If you have any questions, email firstgen@pratt.edu.

Pratt’s Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our graduating LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus) students.  The celebration will take place on Monday, May 19, 12-1 PM. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, May 12, 2025. 

This joyful occasion will feature:

• a welcome from President Bronet and Justin Kelley, Assistant Vice President for Student Life
• an alumni address from Matthew Ferraro, a Principal at WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism, a multidisciplinary design practice based in New York City.
• recognition of the graduates 
• presentation of rainbow cords that are to be worn at Commencement the next day  

If you are unable to attend Lavender Graduation and would like to pick up your rainbow cord instead, please stop by Student Involvement (Main 008) anytime Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. If you are on the Manhattan campus, please pick up your cord on the 7th Floor. If you have any questions, email involvement@pratt.edu.

International students across all programs and levels of study, and up to two of their family members or supporters, are warmly invited to attend the International Graduation and Family Celebration hosted by the Office of International Affairs. This event is an opportunity to honor the unique journeys of our graduating international students as they reach this major milestone in the U.S. Please indicate any accommodations when RSVPing. Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please email OIA@pratt.edu.  The celebration will take place on Monday, May 19, 1:30 -2:30 PM.

RSVP for the International Graduation and Family Celebration. RSVP is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close on Monday, May 12, 2025.