For when May can’t come soon enough — a guide to NYC’s best graduation venues

Located on the west side of Midtown, The Glasshouse pairs color-changing chandeliers, marble flooring, and recessed ceilings with sweeping views of Manhattan and the Hudson. This luxurious venue features six unique catering options to set the tone for your celebration, including Thomas Preti, Abigail Kirsch Catering, and Union Square Events.

For private events, The Glasshouse provides valet parking and A/V services and can host 1,850 guests. The venue also features outdoor terraces and a VIP lounge to set the tone for your highly anticipated evening.

Situated near NYU’s main campus, The Bowery Electric offers two floors of live shows and dance parties to kick-start your first postgrad party. The venue features cocktails and 14 unique taps to energize your long-awaited night out.

The Bowery Electric can host up to 200 and features four private event spaces, including A/V services, private bars, and stage access. Disco balls, DJ equipment, and projector screens are also available to enhance your celebration.

Dance your way into grad life at this energetic venue just three blocks from Sara D. Roosevelt Park.

Featuring 15,000 sq. ft of event space, The Liberty Warehouse incorporates large windows, brick pillars, and wood flooring to maintain a trendy, industrial atmosphere along the Harbor. The venue’s in-house catering service offers a four-course tasting menu including chorizo sausage in a blanket, Maine diver sea scallops, and a seasonal fruit, cheese, and charcuterie plate.

Cherish the moment with up to 1,000 guests in one (or all) of Liberty Warehouse’s three private event spaces. Amenities include valet parking, stage access, and a waterfront patio for maximizing the occasion with those who matter most. And, of course, there are plenty of photo ops.

Nestled between the Flatiron and Empire State Building, Midtown Loft & Terrace pairs chandeliers and greenery with stunning views of the NYC skyline. The venue’s preferred caterer, Creative Foods Catering, offers bite-sized cheesecakes and mushroom ravioli alongside various alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage packages to fuel the party.

Featuring a 5,000 sq ft. loft (max. 300 guests) and 4,400 sq ft. terrace (max. 150 guests) with a retractable roof, Midtown Loft & Terrace offers elevators, speakers, and a VIP room to energize your postgrad celebration. The venue’s in-house production company offers furniture rentals, A/V services, and more to facilitate stress-free event planning while you finish up your final courses.

Just two blocks from Hudson River Park, Tribeca Rooftop utilizes chandeliers, studio lighting, and large windows to pair its premium aesthetic with breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan. Menu highlights include a pulled Guinness braised short rib, maple-glazed Chilean sea bass, and a mini Long Island lobster roll alongside wine, champagne, cocktails, and more.

The venue can host up to 720 on Tribeca Rooftop (29,000 sq. ft) and Tribeca 360° (17,000 sq. ft), each of which includes dance floors, private entrances, and coat check services for a memorable celebration in the Big Apple. In-house event managers are also available to facilitate a streamlined party planning process.