From ivy-covered buildings to city scenery that became part of your everyday routine, you’ve been surrounded by unforgettable backdrops. These are the places that shaped your journey—and now, they’re the perfect spots to capture the moment you’ve worked so hard for.
Here are a few of our favorite locations to add to your graduation photo shot list:
1. Keating Steps
Let’s be honest–this pic is a must. Nothing says graduation like a pic in front of the Keating steps. Classic, timeless, and a picture you’ll treasure forever.
2. Eddies Parade
After all the hours spent lounging, laughing, and making memories on Eddies, snapping a grad photo here just feels right. (And an appearance by Keating in the background doesn’t hurt.)
3. Cunniffe Fountain
Right next to Dealy Hall, the Cunniffe Fountain is one of those spots you’ve passed a million times—but for graduation, it turns into the perfect place to pause and snap a photo with friends.
4. The Victory Bell
The Victory Bell is for wins. And graduating? The ultimate win.
5. Eddies Walkway
You’ve walked this path a thousand times–headed to class, grabbing a coffee, laughing with friends. Now you’ve got to walk it in a cap and gown, one last time.
6. In front of Cunniffe House
Those ivy-covered walls have seen it all—your first-year jitters, your late-night walks, and now these final moments on campus.
7. The Rose Hill Gym Steps
You watched so many games in this gym—and it just turned 100! It’s the perfect spot to snap a pic in your cap and gown … and promise to come back cheering as a proud alum.
8. Moglia Stadium
Strike a pose in the stands at Moglia Stadium, home to all those Homecoming memories, big wins, and unforgettable moments with your besties. It’s the perfect nostalgic spot to celebrate where it all began. We’re not crying … you are.
9. The Plaza
From just passing through on your way to class, to the endless study sessions with friends, and all the quiet moments in between—the Plaza holds so many memories. Grab one last photo here to remember it all.
10. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
I mean, duh—of course this spot made the list. You’ve walked by it nearly every day on your way to class at the Lincoln Center campus. Snap a pic in front of the iconic fountain like the celebrity you are.
11. Central Park
It’s only right to capture moments in the place that became the perfect escape between classes. With cherry blossoms, lush greenery, and iconic fountains, there’s no shortage of stunning backdrops to choose from.
12. A Maroon Empire State Building
I mean … when the most famous building in the world lights up just for you, how could you not get a pic? On the eve of Commencement—Friday, May 16—the Empire State Building will glow in Fordham maroon to celebrate the Class of 2025. Snap all the pics—you won’t want to forget this moment.
