2025 Graduation Ceremony – Save the Date!
Our 2025 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for August 16, 2025 at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA.
In order to walk in the ceremony, a graduate must...
- Successfully complete all academic and financial requirements by 5:00pm EST on June 16, 2025.
- Register. Graduate registration details will be sent to eligible grads by email.
If you have any questions about the ceremony, you can reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Guest tickets
Graduation is a milestone. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your achievement with family and friends. Make memories that will last a lifetime.
Guest tickets will be separate from graduate tickets. More information on where to purchase tickets to follow.
Keep your eyes on your email and our social media pages for information on guest tickets and more!
Graduation FAQ
Want to know more about this year’s ceremony? Our Frequently Asked Questions are here to help!
Any graduate, from any year, from NYIP, or our partner schools, is eligible to participate. To walk, you must successfully complete all academic and financial requirements by June 16, 2025.
Eligible graduates will receive an email with more information about registering, purchasing tickets, and regalia. If you’re not sure of your eligibility, you can reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
There is no way to guarantee guest tickets will be for sale on the day of graduation. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
No, as you should have received your diploma upon completion of your program. However, you will receive a diploma holder at the ceremony to commemorate this important day.
NYIP will send updates to the eligible graduates. NYIP will send updates to the eligible graduates. For all graduation related questions please reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Location - Gas South Arena is located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA, 30097.
Parking - Parking for the event at Gas South Arena costs $10.
Graduates who have questions about special accommodations should reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A sign language interpreter will be on stage to accommodate those with hearing disabilities.
NYIP is part of a larger group of online learning providers, including those listed above. In order to accommodate the large demand and maintain the spirit of celebration for this special milestone for our learners, families and friends, the seven institutions will hold a combined graduation ceremony event.
Penn Foster Group is built up of many different school (Penn Foster, Ashworth, James Madison, NYIAD, NYIP, and CareerStep) and has students from across the country and globe. We are holding a joint ceremony to celebrate graduates from all of our schools.
For those traveling, Atlanta has airline hubs and plenty of hotels and restaurants, making it easier to plan travel and lodging.
Yes, learners will be recognized as graduates of the school they attended.
You will receive your diploma or certificate from the school in which you graduated. If you are enrolled in NYIP, your diploma will state that as your achievement-granting entity.
Yes! Commemorative merchandise from the NYIP School Store will be available for purchase on site.