The 2026 Annual Graduate Conference in Classics will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm ET, in the Skylight Conference Room at the CUNY Graduate Center.
The CUNY Graduate Center is located at 365 Fifth Avenue, between 34th and 35th St., right across the street from the Empire State Building. Due to its location just a few blocks away from both Grand Central Station and New York Penn Station, the building is easily accessible via mass transit:
- Metro-North, via the Harlem, New Haven, and Hudson lines at Grand Central
- 4, 5, 6, and 7 subway lines at Grand Central
- Long Island Rail Road at New York Penn Station
- Amtrak at Moynihan Train Hall at New York Penn Station
- NJ Transit at New York Penn Station
- B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, and W subway lines at 34th St. – Herald Square
- 1, 2, and 3 subway lines at 34th St. – Penn Station
- PATH Train at 33rd St.
- Additionally, many bus lines stop in the area.
For those looking to attend the conference virtually, more information will be available closer to the conference date.
Accessibility
The Classics Department welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in our programs and activities. Below we have answered some frequently asked questions about accessibility within the CUNY Graduate Center. If you have any questions or would like to request additional accommodations, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Q: Is the Graduate Center wheelchair-accessible?
A: The left-hand side of the building’s main entrance contains a ramp from street level to the first floor of the building, with doors that open via a push button on the side.
Q: Once inside, how do I get to the Skylight Conference Room?
A: The Skylight Conference Room is located on the ninth floor of the CUNY Graduate Center. It is most easily accessed through the main elevators across from the main entrance of the building.
Q: Will the entire conference be on the same floor of the Graduate Center?
A: The main portion of the conference – our three panels, keynote address, lunch, and refreshments – will be held in the Skylight Conference Room.
Q: Where are the bathrooms?
A: Bathrooms are located on the same floor as the Skylight Conference Room.
Q: What accessibility options will be available for those attending via Zoom?
A: We are currently looking into this, and hope to have an answer shortly.
