Commencement
Commencement is Coming!
Commencement Reminders
Purchase your cap and gown right away! You can purchase your regalia by visiting the Dobbs Ferry or Bronx Bookstore starting April 17 or you can order your regalia online now.
April 22 is the last day to register for graduation on Marching Order. You can access the login page via the following URL: https://mercy.marchingorder.com/#/
Claim your guest tickets as of May 1. Parking passes can be picked up on May 8.
Commencement 2023
Congrats Class of 2023!
You have put in the hard work, gained new skills, explored your options and are ready for whatever comes next. We could not be prouder and are so excited to see where you'll go!
Mercy’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies will take place in-person on May 16, 17 and 18 on the Turf Field at the Dobbs Ferry Campus.
Commencement Ceremonies
Mercy’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies will take place in-person on May 16, 17 and 18 on the Turf Field at the Dobbs Ferry Campus, per the following schedule:
School of Liberal Arts | Tuesday, May 16 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
School of Health and Natural Sciences | Tuesday, May 16 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
School of Education | Wednesday, May 17 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
School of Business | Wednesday, May 17 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Nursing Programs | Thursday, May 18 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
School of Social and Behavioral Science | Thursday, May 18 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Honorary Degree Commencement Speakers

MarchingOrder
We want to ensure that you and your family have a great graduation experience. To help make this possible the College has partnered with MarchingOrder.
MarchingOrder allows you to:
- Register for graduation online
-
Obtain e-tickets for your guests
-
Create a name card that provides an opportunity to record your name to ensure it is pronounced correctly by a professional reader during the ceremony
-
Add a photo and personal message to the commencement slideshow that will be shown at the ceremony
You can do all of this when you RSVP online.
How to Register for MarchingOrder
All eligible graduates will receive an email from commencement@mercy.edu via marchingorder.com inviting you to register. You can also access the login page via the following URL: https://mercy.marchingorder.com/#/
*Chrome or Firefox is the recommended browser to avoid connection issues.
Important Deadlines
Please be mindful of the following dates:
- March 19, 2023: Deadline to order graduation regalia through Mercy Bookstore Ordering System.
- April 17, 2023: Start picking up your graduation regalia at Mercy Campus Bookstores.
- April 22, 2023: Last day to register for graduation on Marching Order.
- April 22, 2023: Last day to audio record your name to ensure it is pronounced correctly by a professional reader during the ceremony.
- May 1, 2023: Claim your guest tickets.
- May 8, 2023: Claim your parking passes.
Commencement Information
Questions? If you have any questions about the ceremonies, please email commencement@mercy.edu.
Graduates and families must arrive 60 minutes prior to their ceremony. When you arrive on campus, you will be directed to the Athletic Field where you can pick up your name card and line up for the procession and get assistance with putting on your regalia.
The event will take place under a tent on the Athletic Field. Please wear comfortable shoes. Graduates and guests are asked to wear boxed heels or flat shoes/sandals or sneakers to avoid tripping hazards. Please avoid wearing pointy heels.
Please leave all personal items (handbags, backpacks, gifts, etc.) with your guests as you may not return to your original seat after crossing the stage.
Purchase your cap and gown right away! You can purchase your regalia by visiting the Dobbs Ferry or Bronx Bookstore starting April 17 or you can order your regalia online now. For a $8.95 shipping fee, the bookstore will ship it to the address of your choosing or hold your purchase for pick-up. There is no need for sizing or fitting. Call the Bronx Bookstore at (718) 863-9316 or the Dobbs Ferry Bookstore at (914) 674-3603 to make other arrangements if you are unable to visit the bookstore in person.
You can order your regalia online directly from the bookstore starting Monday, March 27 via the following link for shipping or pick-up in the bookstore.
https://www.bkstr.com/mercydobbsferrystore/home
Bachelor or Associate Gown |
$33 |
Bachelor or Associate Hood |
$33 |
Master’s Gown |
$38 |
Master’s Hood |
$38 |
Doctorate Gown |
$50 |
Doctorate Hood |
$50 |
Tassel |
$6 |
Cap |
$8 |
Stole |
$28 |
To pick up the correct Hood for your degree please check your Degree Audit on Mercy Connect before purchasing your commencement attire.
Active Duty and Veteran Graduation Stoles
Mercy College provides all active-duty service members and veterans with a graduation stole. CLICK HERE to submit your request form.
You may invite up to three guests to attend the ceremony. Tickets will be assigned via Marching Order only and will not be available at the ceremony.
You can start claiming your guest tickets on May 1, 2023. If additional tickets become available, they will be assigned via Marching Order one week prior to the start of the first ceremony. You can choose to email your tickets to your guests or print a copy for them. Each e-ticket will be affixed with a unique barcode that will be scanned for entry. Your e-ticket can be scanned for entry only once.
As a graduate, you DO NOT need a ticket for yourself, but each of your guests will need a ticket to enter the ceremony, including children over the age of two.
Starting April 17, you can pick up your regalia at your campus bookstore during the hours outlined below:
CAMPUS |
HOURS |
DOBBS FERRY |
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
BRONX |
Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
MANHATTAN |
Wednesdays only from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Parking is extremely limited on the Dobbs Ferry Campus and therefore each registered graduate will receive one parking pass. Please plan to travel together with your family/guests in a single vehicle. Each parking pass will be affixed with a unique barcode that can be scanned for entry only once. Parking passes will be issued via Marching Order one week prior to your ceremony.
Parking is only permitted on the Dobbs Ferry Campus and not permitted in the surrounding neighborhoods. Parking on the side streets around the campus is subject to ticketing.
Public transportation is also available via the Ardsley Metro North Train Station, conveniently located at the Dobbs Ferry Campus, and the Beeline Bus number 66 and number 1, which stop just outside the campus entrance.
In an effort to ensure you and your family/guests have an enjoyable experience, you will be asked to exit campus immediately after your ceremony to ensure that the next ceremony can start on time.
If you or one of your family/guests needs special arrangements or accessible seating due to a disability, please contact the Office of ACCESSibility at accessibility@mercy.edu, 914-674-7764, Dobbs Ferry Campus, Main Hall 121.
To request accessibility services, please complete this form.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required at the 2023 Commencement ceremonies; however, the College reserves the right to change its policy if the public health landscape changes.
A photographer from GradImages™ will be at your ceremony to take candid photographs of you at your special moment of recognition. You will receive free passport-sized digital proofs of these photos on an order card within 5-7 business days following the ceremony. Pre-register your email address at www.gradimages.com.
Please be advised that any Mercy College student participating in a commencement ceremony may be photographed during the event and that these photos may be used by Mercy College for publicity, marketing, and other purposes. Any students or family members (excluding minors) choosing to attend a commencement ceremony should understand that their images can be used by Mercy College or anyone else authorized by Mercy College without that student or family member’s knowledge or written consent.
How to Wear Your Commencement Regalia
Make sure you order your commencement regalia by visiting the Dobbs Ferry or Bronx Bookstore. Remember to pick up by May 4. Here's a quick video on how to wear your graduation regalia properly.
"You have overcome incredible obstacles during an unprecedented moment in the world's history. You should be proud of yourself and especially proud of what you've done over the last few years. All of us here at Mercy College certainly are."
Timothy L. Hall, President of Mercy College