Commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
The Yale School of Music's commencement ceremony will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 12 p.m., in Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall, following the Yale University ceremony on Old Campus.
During our ceremony, we will acknowledge the conferral of degrees and announce the recipients of student commencement prizes.
Please join us on May 20 to celebrate the YSM Class of 2024!
Key deadlines for graduates
Fri, Mar. 29 | 4 p.m. EDT | Cap and gown order deadline
Caps and gowns are required at University and YSM commencement ceremonies. Place your order here.
Mon, Apr. 8 | 11:59 p.m. EDT | Diploma name-check deadline
Check your name in Yale Hub. Click Commencement Menu, then click Diploma Name. Submit any changes here.
Mon, Apr. 8 | 11:59 p.m. EDT | Name-pronunciation deadline
Visit Yale Hub to confirm the pronunciation of your name. Click Personal Data, then click Name Coach.
Wed, Apr. 10 | 4 p.m. EDT | Final deadline to order cap and gown ($10 late fee)
Place your order here.
Wed, May 1 | 11:59 p.m. EDT | Commencement RSVP deadline
Click here to confirm attendance for yourself and your guests at YSM Commencement events.
Thurs, May 16th | 11:59 p.m EDT | Graduating Students Survey
Your feedback is requested on non-curricular experience and for YSM to stay in touch with you in the future. Click here.
Contact YSM Student Services with questions regarding deadlines for graduates. Contact Megan Doran with questions regarding Commencement events.
YSM Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Events
YSM Commencement Ceremony Rehearsal
Thurs., May 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT | Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall
This rehearsal is mandatory for all graduating School of Music students who plan to walk in the ceremony on May 20. A reception will follow in the Adams Center Atrium.
YSM Commencement Concert
Sun, May 19 | 3 p.m. EDT | Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall | More info
YSM Continental Breakfast
Mon, May 20 | 8-9:30 a.m. EDT | The Graduate Club (155 Elm St.)
This event is open to graduating School of Music students, faculty, staff, and their guests.
University Commencement Ceremony
Mon, May 20 | 10:30 a.m. EDT | Old Campus | More info
Note that tickets are required for guests to enter Old Campus for the University Commencement Ceremony. Graduate and Professional school graduates will receive two (2) guest tickets. Please refer to emails from University Events (university.events@yale.edu) to confirm your guest tickets.
YSM Commencement Ceremony
Mon, May 20 | 12 p.m. EDT | Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall | More info
Tickets are not required for the YSM Commencement Ceremony.
YSM Luncheon
Mon, May 20 | 1:30 p.m. EDT | The Graduate Club (155 Elm St.)
This event is open to graduating School of Music students, faculty, staff, and their guests.
