If you have not registered for graduation, please click the button below to submit your information to the Commencement Events Team.
Designated Line Up Locations
| Division | Department | Location |
| Arts and Humanities | Aaron Copland School of Music | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | American Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Art | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Classical, Middle Eastern, and Asian Languages and Cultures | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Comparative Literature | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Drama, Theatre & Dance | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | East Asian Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | English | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | European Languages and Literatures | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Film Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Foreign Languages | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Hispanic Languages and Literatures | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Languages Other than English (LOTE) | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Library | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Linguistics and Communication Disorders | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Media Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Biology | G-Road |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Computer Science | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Environmental Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Mathematics | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Neuroscience | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Physics | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Psychology | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Science Teacher Careers office | Outside of Kiely |
| Division of Education | Educational and Community Programs | Outside of Kiely |
| Division of Education | Elementary and Early Childhood Education | Outside of Kiely |
| Division of Education | Secondary Education and Youth Services (Adolescent Education) | Outside of Kiely |
| Social Sciences | Accounting and Information Systems | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Africana Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Anthropology | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Business and Liberal Arts (BALA) | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Economics | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Environmental Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | History | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Irish Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Jewish Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Journalism | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Labor Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Latin American and Latino Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Library and Information Studies, Graduate School of | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Philosophy | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Political Science | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Religious Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Risk Management (M.S.) | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Sociology | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Urban Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Women’s Studies | Outside the Student Union |
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Campus Map
Guests
The ceremony will be live-streamed for remote guests. This site will be updated when the link becomes available.
Special Accomodations
If you or your guest(s) require accommodations on the day of commencement, you should email us at: commencement@qc.cuny.edu.
Parking
Street meter (paid) parking will be available on Melbourne Avenue and Reeves Avenue (check signage for hours and rates). We highly recommend taking public transportation, using a ride-hailing or taxi service, or being dropped off, as parking will be extremely limited and likely fill up fast.
Arrival on Commencement Day
- Main Gate (Kissena Boulevard)
- Gate 2 (Melbourne Avenue)
- Gate 3 (Reeves Avenue)
To enter campus, graduating students should have their QC ID cards available. Guests must be prepared to show their Eventbrite ticket from a smart device or printed ticket.
Please be sure to monitor your QC email for updates.
RSVP
Procession begins at 9 am; students need to line up in their assigned assembly area at 8 am. A confirmation email will be sent to you upon submission of the RSVP.
Senior Portraits 2023
Senior Portraits for the 2023 “Silhouette” Yearbook!
If you have questions, please call 1-800-OUR-YEAR, using the school code 87135. You may call Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm.
Rings
You may choose from a wide selection of rings from two separate ring vendors, Herff Jones and Jostens.
To place online orders please visit, Collegerings.herffjones.com or College Rings at Jostens.
Diplomas
The degree conferral date listed on the Registrar’s web page indicates a student’s official academic record of when the degree was earned. Diplomas for fall/winter graduates will be printed and available in the beginning of spring which indicates a student’s official academic record of when the degree was earned.
Commencement Ceremony information will be sent to the email you have provided. Please make sure the Registrar’s Office has an updated address on file as all graduation and Commencement-related information, including your diploma, will be directed to this address.
Academic Attire
All graduates who are participating in the ceremony may still have an opportunity to purchase a cap and gown if you have not done so already.
To make a purchase, you may do so as follows:
Place: Dining Hall, Patio Room
Dates:
Wednesday, May 24 from 11 A.M. –2 P.M.
Thursday, May 25 from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Tuesday, May 30 from 2 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Thursday, June 1 (Commencement Morning) from 7 A.M. – 9 A.M.
Note: Be sure to bring cash or a credit card to make your purchase.
If you’ve pre-ordered online and have not yet received the order, please keep in mind that your order should arrive as it gets closer to graduation. Herff Jones is prioritizing orders by ceremony date.
Should you have any questions, please contact Herff Jones directly at thegraduateguy@aol.com or (516) 781-5928.