Commencement FAQs

Friday, May 30th on South Campus, 10AM

Wednesday, May 28th in the Great Hall, 1PM

There is a link to get your tickets via Campus Groups on the main commencement site:
https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/commencement/information-students

All graduates get 2 guest passes for Main Commencement

The deadline for students to register for Spring 25 commencement is 4/21/2025

All Graduate and PhD candidates get 1 guest pass for the Graduate/PhD Celebration

No, Usually, the diploma is available approximately 3 months after the conclusion of your graduating semester. By normal procedures, you would get an email from Registrar that you can pick it up when it is ready. The best method to be updated would be to keep a lookout on your citymail for updates from Registrar or to take a look at their website: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/registrar/diplomas.

Yes, during both events students will both have their name called and will be walking the stage.

Due to space limitations, we are unable to distribute additional tickets. However, you may coordinate with classmates who are not using all their guest passes.

You must speak with your academic advisor to confirm that you meet your program’s requirements to participate in Commencement. If eligible, your program will notify the Office of Student Life. Once approved, you will receive an email granting you access to the ticketing platform. Please note that your name will not appear in the 2025 Commencement program. Please note the deadline for this request is 4/13/2025

Please complete the form below and send the completed form to the following email: communications@ccny.cuny.edu

Download Form

Yes, it is April 21st

Yes, the deadline to order your Cap and Gown is April 18th, please click on the link below for more details: https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/ccny/

The portrait schedule is active now at www.ThorntonStudio.com using Code: 02688

Yes, this Class of 2025 website and our mass emails apply to both, undergraduate and graduate students.

All emails regarding graduation will/have been sent to your CityMail accounts. Make sure you double-check all folders, including Spam. If the emails are not found, please reach out to us via studentlife@ccny.cuny.edu with answers to the following questions: Did you apply to graduation? If so, when did you apply?

Honors cords are distributed by your division of study

Purchasing a cap and gown is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. It's a meaningful way to mark this milestone with your loved ones. Financial aid options may be available if cost is a concern.

That cost is primarily up to what you decide to get. The ceremonies are cost-free. Please view the home page to see which items are recommended and which are optional.

The yearbook will USUALLY be available the Fall after graduation as we include the senior class in the yearbook. You would receive an email to your city mail when the yearbook is ready for purchase.

Yes. Because the Main Commencement Book is an unofficial document, you can have your chosen name listed. You do not need to provide any legal documentation to request this change. To change your name in the Main Commencement Book, please see this link to download a "Commencement Book Name Adjustment Request Form". Please email this completed form to Joann Huang ( jhuang3@ccny.cuny.edu ), Hermington Gomez ( hgomez@ccny.cuny.edu ), and Dion Dennis ( ddennis1@ccny.cuny.edu ). Please also 'cc Ana King-Garcia ( akinggarcia@ccny.cuny.edu ), Jasmin Salcedo ( jsalcedo@ccny.cuny.edu ), Simone Tarver ( smcmillion@ccny.cuny.edu ), and the CCNY Office of the Registrar ( registrar@ccny.cuny.edu ).

The deadline to submit this form for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is Monday, April 21st, 2025.

To change your name on your diploma, you typically need to follow these steps:

• Complete a Name Change Request Form – This form is usually available through the CCNY Registrar’s Office website or in person
   
• Provide Legal Documentation
  • Required
    • State Issue Id
    • Social Security Card
  • Secondary
    • Court order
    • Marriage certificate
    • Divorce decree
    • Government-issued ID (if applicable)
       
• Submit the Request – The completed form and supporting documents should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office in person or via email (check CCNY’s website for the correct email).
   
• Pay Any Fees (If Applicable) – If the diploma has already been issued, there may be a fee for a replacement diploma with the updated name.
   
• Wait for Processing – Processing times may vary, so it’s best to check with the Registrar’s Office for an estimated timeline.

Please note the deadline for this is June 1^st 2025

Yes, please see the list below:

• Umbrellas
• Weapons of any type including firearms, knives, and pepper spray
• Masks or costumes
• Animals (Service Animals Exempt)
• Alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco products and e-cigarettes
• Large bags and backpacks, clear bags or small clutches are acceptable
• Noisemakers such as whistles, horns, or air horns
• Banners, flags, signs, beach balls, projectiles, and balloons
• Professional photography equipment including tripods and other professional camera equipment
• Hoverboards, skateboards, and rollerblades
• Drones
• Laser pointers, fireworks, and any item deemed to compromise public safety
• Personal folding chairs - Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs