Events

A lively group of female graduates standing outside, wearing traditional black graduation robes and mortarboards. They are laughing and chatting, holding diplomas and colorful bouquets of flowers, with expressions of joy and accomplishment on their faces. The backdrop features the entrance to a building with reflective windows and vibrant city reflections.

Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Radio City Music Hall

Other Events and Receptions

There are several events that celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, multicultural and affinity graduation celebrations allow graduates to celebrate the cultural intersections in their lives and honor the communities to which they belong. These celebrations are open to anyone in the Pratt community who wants to celebrate a particular culture or group.

Graduation Fair

Pratt Manhattan Campus, 7th Floor
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:30-6 PM

Brooklyn Campus Student Union
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10-6 PM
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10-3 PM

Awards Convocation

The annual Awards Convocation will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church, recognizing students for their academic achievements and service during their time at Pratt. A reception will follow in front of the ARC on the Brooklyn campus.

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.

Past Events

Class of 2025 Graduation Kick-Off

Brooklyn Campus
Friday, November 22, 2024, 11:30-2 PM