You have worked hard to reach this point. As you prepare to receive your degree, please keep these things in mind:
2027 Ceremony Eligibility: Only students being awarded degrees in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 can participate in the commencement ceremony.
Check your degree audit to make sure that you have no outstanding grades, obligations, or financial charges that would prevent you from receiving your degree.
Check your Pratt diploma via the graduation application (grad app), including 1) how your name will appear and 2) the mailing address for your paper diploma. All graduating students can also opt in to receive a digital diploma.
Graduates who are U.S. citizens – don’t forget to update your voter registration information if you are moving to a new address.
November 10: Order your cap and gown to participate in Commencement! The order form will close on March 25. Faculty will receive an email to RSVP for Commencement, which includes your cap and gown order.
November 20: Attend the Class of ‘27 Kickoff for a toast to the graduating class, to sign the class banner, and take a class photo!
December 31: Deadline to submit the Grad App and start the graduation process. This action will get you on the mailing list for important updates about the 2027 Commencement ceremony, including ticket information.
February 26 – March 5: Request your tickets for the Commencement ceremony! You must request a ticket to attend. The form will be emailed on February 26 to all students who filled out the Grad App.
Ticket Details: Every student who completes the Grad App by December 31 AND responds to the invitation by the March 6 deadline can request up to 2 guest tickets.
Extra Tickets: We will collect extra ticket requests and distribute them IF they become available at the end of March.
March 5: Deadline for faculty to complete the RSVP form for Commencement and the Faculty Reception. Please complete this form even if you have your own regalia.
Late March: Extra tickets (if available) will be offered to students who requested them by the March 5 deadline, but you must claim them via the extra ticket form. Check your Pratt email for a form to claim your extra ticket!
March 25: Deadline for ordering student cap and gown.
April 27, April 30, and May 1: At Grad Fair, pick up your regalia and academic and leadership cords and braids. This event is hosted at both the Manhattan and Brooklyn campuses. Get in-person help with your Commencement tickets.