[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_blend=”multiply” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Be a Part of Commencement 2026″ image=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2022\/05\/staff_faculty-4.png” alignment=”bottom” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”24px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.81) 0%|rgba(63,63,63,0.96) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2023\/04\/2014_CS_PA_05682-2100×1400-6d97ed36-0c1a-4f73-a7ff-aeb891821996.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n
as we celebrate our 102nd year!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Bracelet Distribution” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Bracelet Distribution” _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Faculty\/Staff must show a valid QCard in order to pick up their commencement bracelet. Distribution dates, times, and locations are as follows:<\/p>\n Download<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0the bracelet distribution schedule and map.<\/p>\n Monday, May 23:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cancelled<\/p>\n Tuesday, May 24: Wednesday, May 25: Thursday, May 26: Friday, May 27: Monday, May 30: Tuesday, May 31: Wednesday, June 1<\/strong>: Thursday, June 2 \u2013 Commencement Day: Friday, June 3: Please continue to monitor your email as the CUNY\u2019s random testing program is ongoing and compliance is required to maintain a valid Cleared4 pass and campus access. To RSVP for the Queens College 100th Commencement Ceremony, please complete the Faculty & Staff RSVP Form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Regalia” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Regalia” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Regalia distribution will take place as detailed below. Please be sure to plan for pickup, unless you chose the option for home delivery. If you chose home delivery, the cost of<\/span>\u00a0delivery will not be covered by the college.<\/p>\n Distribution will take place in the Patio Room (Dining Hall)<\/strong>\u00a0on the following dates and times:<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday, May 19 from 3:00 P.M. \u2013 7:00 P.M.<\/p>\n Thursday, May 21 from 4:00 P.M. \u2013 7:00 P.M.<\/p>\n Tuesday, May 26 from 4:30 P.M. \u2013 6:30 P.M.<\/p>\n Thursday, May 28 (Commencement Morning) from 7:00 A.M.\u00a0\u2013 9:00\u00a0A.M.<\/p>\n Once the ceremonies conclude on Thursday, the gowns should be returned to a Herff Jones representative at the Patio Room by 2 pm.\u00a0If you are unable to do so, please email us at\u00a0commencement<\/span>@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0and we will help you make alternate arrangements.<\/p>\n Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at\u00a0commencement<\/span>@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 718-997-3600. We look forward to celebrating\u00a0Commencement<\/span> 2026 with you!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Regalia Distribution” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Regalia” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Will take place as detailed below. Please be sure to plan for pickup, unless you choose the new option for delivery to your home. If you choose home delivery, the cost\u00a0of<\/span>\u00a0delivery will not be covered by the college.<\/p>\n Distribution will take place in the Patio Room (Dining Hall)<\/strong>\u00a0on the following dates and times:<\/p>\n Tuesday, May 20: 3pm – 7 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, May 22: 3pm – 7 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday, May 27: 5pm – 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, May 29 (Commencement Day): 7am – 9 am<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Commencement<\/span>\u00a0Of<\/span>fice<\/span>\u00a0will cover the cost\u00a0of<\/span>\u00a0regalia rental.\u00a0Each faculty and staff member who plans to participate in this year\u2019s ceremonies must enter a regalia order at\u00a0College Graduation Products by Herff Jones<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0If your name does not appear on the website, you may enter it. Be sure to indicate your full name, height, weight, cap size, and institution where your degree was earned.<\/p>\n Once the ceremonies conclude on Thursday, gowns should be returned to the Patio Room. If you are unable to do so, please email us and we will help you make alternate arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at\u00a0commencement@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 718-997-3600. We look forward to celebrating Commencement 2023 with you!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Marshals ” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Marshals<\/strong><\/p>\n Faculty and staff marshals are instrumental at both the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. The Baccalaureate Convocation will be held on Tuesday, May 30 at 7 pm, and Commencement will take place on Thursday, June 1 at 9 am.<\/p>\n All marshals are required to attend the\u00a0Marshals’ Reception\u00a0on May 8, at which time we will review procedures for both events. Invitations are forthcoming.<\/p>\n To volunteer as a marshal, please notify the Commencement Office at\u00a0marshals@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0by April 20.<\/strong><\/p>\n Faculty Marching with Departments<\/strong><\/p>\n Faculty from all academic department should have representation at both the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. These are important milestones for our students, so we ask for your help in ensuring faculty attendance at these events. 1. How to Volunteer as a Marshal<\/strong><\/p>\n Faculty and staff marshals are instrumental at both the Baccalaureate<\/strong> and Commencement<\/strong> Ceremonies.<\/p>\n All marshals are required to attend the Marshals’ Reception on May 4<\/strong>, at which time we will review procedures for both events. Invitations will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n Faculty who serve as marshals need to wear academic regalia.<\/p>\n If you would like to volunteer to serve as a marshal, please indicate so in question 9 on the Faculty & Staff RSVP Form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have any questions about volunteering as a marshal or would like more information, please email the Commencement Office at marshals@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. Faculty Marching with Departments<\/strong><\/p>\n Faculty from all academic departments should have representation at both the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. These are important milestones for our students, so we ask for your help in ensuring faculty attendance at these events. Faculty who march with their respective departments must wear academic regalia.<\/p>\n If you would like to volunteer to march with your department, please indicate so in question 7 on <\/span>the Faculty & Staff RSVP Form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n 3. Regalia Ordering – March 31 Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n Please review carefully, as there is a new option for regalia delivery to your home. If you choose home delivery, the cost of<\/span>\u00a0delivery will not be covered by the college.<\/p>\n The Commencement Office will cover the cost of regalia rental. Each faculty and staff member who plans to participate in this year\u2019s ceremonies must enter a regalia order at<\/strong> Herff Jones<\/a><\/strong>. <\/strong>If your name does not appear on the website, you may enter it. Be sure to indicate your full name, height, weight, cap size, and institution where your degree was earned. The deadline for regalia ordering is March 31.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Regalia Distribution (Pick-up)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n You must arrange to retrieve your regalia order. A schedule indicating the days and times when distribution takes place will be shared as time gets closer.<\/p>\n Special Note<\/u>:<\/strong> Faculty\/staff members from Educational & Community Programs (ECP) and Secondary Education & Youth Services (SEYS) who choose to participate in pre-Commencement celebrations must submit their regalia orders through their respective departments, not on the above link.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>10 am-4 pm at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre
\n6:30-8 pm at the Student Union<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>10 am-4 pm at the Student Union
\n4-6 pm at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>8 am- 8 pm at the Student Union<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>8 am-1 pm at Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre<\/p>\n
\nMemorial Day. Bracelets will not be distributed<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>8 am-8 pm at the Student Union
\n4-8 pm at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre<\/p>\n
\n8 am-8 pm at the Student Union<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>6 am-2 pm at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>8-11:45 am at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre
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