Division of Graduate Studies
2015 Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
4 PM
Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Please read this FAQ carefully. It contains important Commencement Ceremony deadlines.
Missing a deadline may prevent you from participating in the exercises. Please note that by
receiving this FAQ you are a prospective graduate. It does not confirm that you will be
graduating. You are only an official graduate of Touro College after final certification of
records.
Am I eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony?
 You are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony if you applied for and
received a September 2014 or January 2015 degree, or if you have applied for a June
2015 graduation date.
Is the fee I pay when I submit my graduation application waived if I do not choose to
participate in the Commencement Ceremony?
 No. All students must pay the graduation fee whether or not they participate in the
Commencement Ceremony.
Where is the Commencement Ceremony being held?
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The June 2015 Commencement Ceremony will be held at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln
Center (Columbus Avenue and 65th Street, Manhattan, New York)
What time is the Commencement Ceremony and when will I be permitted to enter?
 The Commencement Ceremony begins promptly at 4:00PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.
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Graduates must arrive no later than 3:15PM.
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Graduates may enter Avery Fisher Hall beginning at 3:00PM through the main lobby
entrance.
What time should my guests arrive?
 The main lobby entrance of Avery Fisher Hall will open at 3:00PM.
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Guests will not be allowed to enter the auditorium before 3:30PM.
Are there accommodations for people with disabilities?
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Yes. Avery Fisher Hall has entrance and seating accommodations for physically
challenged participants and guests.
Can I get in if I am late?
 Any graduate arriving later than 3:30PM may be denied entrance to Avery Fisher Hall or
may be seated in the general audience section at the discretion of Touro College and
Avery Fisher Hall staff.
How should I dress?
 Please dress in business attire. Jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, or flip-flops are not appropriate
attire for the Commencement Ceremony.
How do I order my cap and gown?
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2015 graduates must order their caps and gowns online from Oak Hall Cap and Gown.
To order your cap and gown please go to: www.oakhalli.com/tourocollege
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Cap and gown orders have opened and must be completed by
Wednesday, April 29, 2015. A bulk order will be placed for those who missed the
deadline to order their cap and gown. You can pick up a cap and gown during the dates
of distribution.
Where do I pick up my Commencement Packet (cap, gown, and tickets)?
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Commencement Packets may be picked up as follows (unless otherwise advised by your
program chair):
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Dates:
 Monday, June 1 (10AM-5PM)
 Tuesday, June 2 (10AM-5PM)
 Wednesday, June 3 (10AM-5PM)
 Thursday, June 4 (10AM-5PM)
 Friday, June 5 (10AM-1PM)
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Location: Touro College, 27 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010, 5th floor, room
501.
Where can I pick up my tickets and how many will I receive?
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Tickets will be included in your Commencement Packet.
Each candidate will be given one (1) Student Ticket for admission to Avery Fisher Hall.
This ticket is non-transferable to guests or other participants. Be sure to bring this ticket
with you the day of graduation. Without it, you will be denied entry to Avery Fisher Hall.
Each candidate will receive two (2) Guest Tickets.
If available, extra guest tickets will be distributed on Monday, June 22, 2015,
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be sure that family members and guests arrive with their tickets. Avery Fisher Hall
security personnel will not admit guests into the building without tickets under any
circumstance.
Children two years of age and older must have a Guest Ticket for admittance.
When is the last day to apply for graduation?
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The last day to apply for a June 2015 graduation is Friday, May 1,
2015.
 To ensure that your name is listed in the official 2015 Commencement
Program, your application must be submitted by May 1, 2015.
Candidates are expected to pick up their Commencement Packets in person. In the event
that you are unable to pick up your packet, you may send a representative
who must present the following:
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A signed letter from you authorizing the pick up
A copy of your photo ID