NYU Shanghai’s inaugural class will celebrate the culmination of their studies next May.

Almost four years after New York University and East China Normal University came together to found the first Sino-US joint venture university, the date has been set for NYU Shanghai’s first Commencement.

The ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at the Concert Hall of the Shanghai Oriental Art Center, one of the city’s leading cultural hubs.

Situated in Pudong district, a short walk from the campus, the center has already played a part in university life. In 2014, it hosted the annual Reality Show, a musical theatre production about life as an NYU Shanghai student, and was also the setting for an exclusive concert for the NYU Shanghai community by world-renowned pianist Lang Lang.

This Fall, the university’s founding class will return to Century Avenue from their study-away programs across NYU’s global network and will embark on the final year of their trailblazing journey.

“The students of NYU Shanghai’s inaugural class are pioneers,” says Vice-Chancellor Lehman. “By showing courage, curiosity and a willingness to engage with cultures beyond their own, they have developed the skills to be creators, innovators, and leaders in our globalized world. We are delighted to be able to announce the date and venue for NYU Shanghai’s first Commencement and are looking forward to celebrating our unique founding class and their achievements.”

The ceremony promises to be a big, bold and uniquely NYU Shanghai event.