How to Get Invited to Commencement
The Commencement Ceremony is the celebration of graduation, or impending graduation, and is held at the conclusion of the Spring semester each year.
You will receive an invitation to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and receive access to guest tickets if you have applied to graduate through your CUNYfirst account and meet one (1) of the following conditions:
- You have successfully fulfilled all degree requirements.
- You will successfully fulfill your degree requirements by the end of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semester.
- You need six (6) or fewer credits to complete your degree requirement by the end of the Summer session.*
*Summer Graduation Candidates must apply to graduate by April 1, 2025 to ensure they are invited to Commencement and their name is included in the Commencement Program. More information here.