Weill Cornell Medical School (MD & PA Students)
MD/PA Student Commencement
Class of 2025’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 12:00 PM at Carnegie Hall. Please note, graduating students will be required to arrive before the 12:00 PM start time. Additional instructions will be provided.
Commencement will be livestreamed for those who are not able to attend on site. Information regarding ticket distribution and instructions for joining the livestream will be provided at a later date.
Commencement Rehersal will be on Tuesday, May 13th from 11:00am-12pm in Uris Auditorium.
Weill Cornell Graduate School Information (PhD & Master Students)
PhD/Master Student Commencement Information
The Commencement Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 12:00 PM at Carnegie Hall. Please note, graduating students will be required to arrive by 10:15 AM. Commencement will be livestreamed for those who are not able to attend onsite. Information regarding ticket distribution and instructions for joining the livestream will be provided at a later date.
PhD Students Only: Commencement Rehearsal will be on Tuesday, May 13th 1:00-2:00pm in Uris Auditorium. MS students are not required to attend.
Please reach out to the Graduate School with any questions:
Graduate School Convocation
WCGS Convocation Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at 11:00 AM, in Uris Auditorium. All WCGS graduates will be individually acknowledged at convocation and your name called by the Dean and the Graduate School Leadership. Due to capacity, in-person attendance in Uris Auditorium is limited to graduates. A livestream of the ceremony will be available to share with your family and friends who are either in overflow rooms on campus or other locations. Additional details to come.
PHS Convocation will be held on Wednesday, May 14th from 8:30am-10:00am in Uris Auditorium.
Please contact the Graduate School regarding any questions:
FAQs
Financial Aid
Students who have borrowed federal loan funds must complete Exit Counseling online at https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/. If you would like to make an appointment for loan counseling, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 646-962-3479 or finaid@med.cornell.edu.
Regalia
Regalia Order Information will be in the Commencement Survey will be sent out by the Registrar's office in Feb/March.
When will I get my diploma?
To provide an address for diploma shipping, students should complete the diploma address collection form in LEARN.
Diplomas for May 2025 graduates will be mailed to graduates approximately 4-6 weeks after the Commencement ceremony. Questions about diplomas should be directed to registrar@med.cornell.edu.
Who may I contact for additional Commencement information?
Please reach out to the following:
Graduate School students: wcgs-convocation&commencement@med.cornell.edu