172nd Commencement Ceremony Of The City College Of New York

On the heels of The City College of New York's historic 175th anniversary celebrations, we move swiftly into celebrating our esteemed graduates of the class of 2024. CCNY, originally known as The Free Academy, held its first Commence­ment in 1853 with a graduating class of just 17. We hold true to the history and the stage set by those first matriculating in 1853. For that reason, 2023 celebrated the 170th graduating class, which corrects for how the College previously counted the number of graduations since 1847.

We salute the graduates from all the different schools and divisions of the City College of New York, and we look forward to seeing them follow in the footsteps of thousands of alumni who have made a difference in the community, the city, the country, and the world.

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am

Relive our 2024 celebration! 

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Master's & PhD Celebration
Graduates

Celebrate the accomplishments of our Master's and PhD graduates.

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Information for Graduates
Students sitting at Commencement

All the information you need for Commencement.

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Know Before You Go!
South Campus

Grads & Families, before you head to commencement read these IMPORTANT Commencement Rules & Guidelines.

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Shop in Style
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Celebrate the Class of 2025 achievements with graduation gifts, flowers and merch.

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Commencement Day Shuttle
Campus Bus

Know where we'll go & when we'll be there, on Commencement Day.

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