H&A Graduation Receptions 2026

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The Division of Humanities & Arts invites all graduating students to celebrate this milestone at departmental and divisional receptions following Commencement. Each program will host its own gathering, offering a chance to connect with classmates, meet with faculty and advisors, and share this moment with family and friends. Enjoy light refreshments, take photos, and mark the occasion in a more intimate setting across campus.

Please view the full schedule below for dates, times, and locations, and be sure to register for the receptions you plan to attend.

Art

Digital Design, Studio Art, Photography, Art History, Electronic Design & Multimedia, Art Education, Graduate Art Programs

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/department-of-art-graduation-reception-tickets-1988013976319?aff=oddtdtcreator

Black Studies

Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 6:30 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ccny-black-studies-department-2026-graduation-awards-celebration-tickets-1987852602646?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures

Asian Studies, Comparative Literature, French, Spanish, Italian, Two Romance Languages, Spanish Education, Graduate Spanish Program

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 1:30–3:30 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dept-of-classical-modern-languages-graduation-reception-tickets-1988421574456?aff=oddtdtcreator

English

Creative Writing, Literature, English Education, Graduate English Programs

Reception: See H&A Dean's Office Reception below!

Jewish Studies

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
More Info / RSVP email: [email protected]  

Media & Communication Arts

Advertising & Public Relations, Film & Video Production, Digital Game Design, Journalism, Branding & Integrated Communications

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://MCACommencementCelebration2026.eventbrite.com

Music

Popular Music Studies, Jazz Studies, Sonic Arts Audio Technology

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 1:30 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccny-music-department-commencement-reception-tickets-1988840701075?aff=oddtdtcreator

Philosophy & History

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 1:30 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccny-history-and-philosophy-post-commencement-celebration-tickets-1988188976750?aff=oddtdtcreator

Theatre

Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 2:00–7:00 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://2026ccnytheatregradcelebration.eventbrite.com/

Humanities & the Arts Dean’s Office Reception

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 1:30 PM
More Info / RSVP: https://2026hagraduationreception.eventbrite.com/