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Graduates may bring an unlimited number of guests to their Queens College ceremonial events. All guests must register via Eventbrite and present their tickets for on-campus entry. For Commencement registration, visit the Queens College Guest RSVP<\/a>\u00a0page to enter your details.<\/p>\n

The ceremony will be live-streamed for remote guests. This site will be updated when the link becomes available.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”In person Access\/Commencement Bracelets” open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”In-Person Access\/Bracelets” _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Guests must pick up their bracelets in-person on-campus. Both the graduating student and their guests must be present, or have the graduating student’s CUNYFirst ID number, in order to obtain a commencement bracelet.<\/p>\n

Up to two guests will be allowed for each graduating student. To ensure the health and safety of all participants, there will be no exceptions<\/span> to the number of guests allowed.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Bracelet Distribution” open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Bracelet Distribution” _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Please review vaccination requirements for guests in order to pick up a 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:
\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

Wednesday, May 25:
\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

Thursday, May 26:
\n<\/strong>8 am- 8 pm at the Student Union<\/p>\n

Friday, May 27:
\n<\/strong>8 am-1 pm at Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre<\/p>\n

Monday, May 30:
\nMemorial Day. Bracelets will not be distributed<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 31:
\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

Wednesday, June 1<\/strong>:
\n8 am-8 pm at the Student Union<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 2 \u2013 Commencement Day:
\n<\/strong>6 am-2 pm at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre<\/p>\n

Friday, June 3:
\n<\/strong>8-11:45 am at the Kissena Boulevard Gate in front of the Goldstein Theatre
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Vaccination Requirements” open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Vaccination Requirements” _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]To pick up commencement bracelets, guests must present photo ID and proof of vaccination (CDC Card, an Excelsior Pass, or other government-issued proof of vaccination documentation)\u00a0or<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0a negative\u00a0PCR test\u00a0dated within 7 days of the date of campus access.
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The ceremony Livestream link will be posted when it becomes available.<\/p>\n

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If you require accommodations on the day of commencement, you should email us at:\u00a0commencement@qc.cuny.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Click the link for the Campus Map.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Parking” open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ admin_label=”Parking” _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests with state-issued ADA plates<\/strong> or hang tags may park at the Student Union Building, side deck.<\/p>\n

Street meter (paid) parking<\/strong> 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.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Arrival on Commencement Day” open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ admin_label=”Arrival on Commencement Day” _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]We strongly encourage you to arrive early on Commencement day. You may enter through the following gates<\/p>\n