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Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.Academics
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Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.Admission & Financial Aid
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Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.Student Life
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A Critical Study in Film
The Cinema Studies curriculum provides a comprehensive study of cinema and its impacts, as well as the opportunity to take a critical eye to the areas of cinema that interest you most. The 15 credit minor features a wide range of cinema courses, including:
Strengthen Any Program with Cinema Studies
At Marist, we believe in the value of an interdisciplinarian, liberal arts approach to academics, which is why students of any major can minor in Cinema Studies. The minor is designed to complement all majors, including but not limited to communication, theater, art, digital media, literature, history, and psychology, and deepen your critical and analytical skills in relation to the minor and your dominant field of study.
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The Value of a Marist Education
Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its students through unique and personalized combinations of coursework and experience in and out of the classroom. These experiences provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect students' individual passions.
94%
Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation
83%
Of Marist Graduates Participated in one or more internships
82%
Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges
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Marist study abroad is the national leader for academic year programs, per Open Doors Report.

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Featured News
A transformative investment starting in the 2026-27 academic year will open doors for more students while fueling Marist's growing academic impact.
SCA’s Inaugural Student Showcase: Where Student Passion Meets the Alumni Network
From passion projects to professional advice, School of Communication and the Arts students showcased their work and connected with alumni shaping today’s communication and fashion industries. Go inside the April 10 showcase.
Earth Week at Marist Highlights Student Leadership in Sustainability
Student leaders turned sustainability into action through hands-on efforts that built community, encouraged care for the campus environment, and reflected Marist’s connection between real-world engagement and personal well-being.


