Commencement Events
Fall Events
Fall Grad Bash (Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 Graduates ONLY)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in the Student Dining Hall
1:40pm-2:55pm OR 4:30pm-6:00pm
Fall Grad Bash is hosted for eligible summer/fall graduates to visit with commencement-related vendors such as Fond Memories (diploma plaques) and Oak Hall (cap & gown, etc.), Student Council (giveaways), and various campus offices that are helpful to students who are graduating. The Office of Student Transition Programs will be at check-in to answer questions about commencement. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration has closed. The event has passed.
Spring Events
Spring Grad Bash (Winter and Spring 2025 Graduates ONLY)
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in the Student Dining Hall
1:40pm-2:55pm OR 4:30pm-6:00pm
Spring Grad Bash is hosted for eligible winter/spring graduates to visit with commencement-related vendors such as Fond Memories (diploma plaques) and Oak Hall (cap & gown, etc.), Student Council (giveaways), and various campus offices that are helpful to students who are graduating. The Office of Student Transition Programs will be at check-in to answer questions about commencement. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration will close at 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Register to participate here: https://bit.ly/25springgradbash
Grad Brunch & Bingo
Friday, May 2, 2025 in the Student Dining Hall
1:40pm-2:55pm
Grad Brunch & Bingo invites all eligible graduates to have brunch together and partake in a few rounds of bingo. Game winners will get various prizes such as a cap & gown, a diploma plaque, sports tickets, etc.
Registration will open in the Spring 2025 semester.
Graduate Salute
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the Student Dining Hall
1:00pm-6:00pm
Graduate Salute invites all eligible graduates to participate in a grad fair where the College celebrates your upcoming accomplishments as a graduating Bloodhound before the commencement ceremony! There will be refreshments, yearbook pick up, giveaways, the chance to speak to various vendors, headshots, and more.
In addition, for those who qualify (check your DegreeWorks), this will also be an opportunity to pick up Latin Honor cords. For inquiries regarding your eligibility for Latin Honors, please contact RegistrarAudit@jjay.cuny.edu.
- Cum Laude (with distinction), awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.5
- Magna Cum Laude (with great distinction), awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.75
- Summa Cum Laude (with highest distinction), awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.9
Contact us
Room L.69NB
524 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
P: 646.557.4888
E: graduation@jjay.cuny.edu