Convocation
Convocation 2024
The Pace Community is excited to welcome you to campus this fall. Join us on Tuesday, September 3, at one of our traditional Convocation ceremonies as we come together to welcome our new students and kick off the academic year.
What is Convocation?
Convocation comes from the Latin for "calling together." At Pace, Convocation is the first–time incoming students come together to meet the President, Provost, Dean for Students, and key student leaders. It is one of the most important traditions for our incoming students and sets the academic tone for their years to come.
Convocation Schedule
New York City Campus
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- First Ceremony | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Ceremony for first-year students residing in 182 Broadway and all new transfer students.
Location: One Pace Plaza, Gym (C–level, West) - Second Ceremony | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Ceremony for all first-year students residing in 15 Beekman and all first-year commuter students.
Location: One Pace Plaza, Gym (C–level, West)
Pleasantville Campus
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- First-year students UNV 101 class | 1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Location will be announced prior to the event. Students can visit the library or Miller Hall to clarify room assignments the day of the event.
- New transfer students social | 2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Location: Setters Café, located outside of Conference Rooms A/B and C/D, Kessel Student Center
- First-year and new transfer students gather for the Convocation procession by School | 3:15 p.m. Location: Shirley Beth Way
- Convocation ceremony | 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center
Post-Convocation Events
New York City Campus
Convocation After Party | 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | One Pace Plaza
Come and celebrate your new journey as a Pace student with your incoming class, staff, and faculty the day before the academic year starts! There will be a variety of food and various events and activities for you to enjoy. Your Pace Path journey starts now, and we are thrilled to kick off the year with you!
Lubin’s Wall Street Amazing Race | 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | One Pace Plaza, Floor 4
All Lubin School of Business first-year and transfer students are invited to an exclusive kick-off event in honor of your first semester at Pace. Please join us for a scavenger hunt across all of Wall Street, compete to win some fabulous prizes, and celebrate the start of your college years with your fellow business-minded go-getters! Bring your Lubin Buddy for an additional in-game advantage. Fill out our RSVP Form. Space is limited!
Pleasantville Campus
Convocation After Party | 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | Alumni Lawn
Join us for an evening of celebration as we welcome the new first-year and transfer students to Pace University! Connect with your fellow Pace students, faculty, and staff in a variety of activities and enjoy food and games as we kick-start the beginning of the 2024–2025 academic year.
Convocation Live Streams
Livestream links will be shared closer to the event date.
New York City Campus
- 10:00 a.m. Session: Watch the 10:00 a.m. NYC stream
- 11:30 a.m Session: Watch the 11:30 a.m. NYC stream
Pleasantville Campus
- 3:30 p.m. Session: Watch the Pleasantville stream