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We have chosen this venue for our 85th Commencement due to its proximity to our campus and convenience to our graduates. It is located at the cross-roads of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. The following is a brief summary of various modes of transportation you may wish to use:
By Bus: Twelve bus lines stop near the arena: B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67, B69, and B103.
By Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, or R train to Atlantic Avenue- Barclays Center Station. Take the C Lafayette Avenue or the G to Fulton Street.
By Car: Note that parking is both limited and costly. Barclays Center is easily accessed from the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, or the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. If you are using a GPS the venue’s address is 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
New York City College of Technology is proud to announce our 85th Commencement ceremony. It's with great anticipation that we come together to celebrate this momentous occasion, the remarkable achievements, and extraordinary journey of our 2025 graduating class. As we prepare to bid farewell to one chapter and embark on the next, join us in honoring the dedication, perseverance, and endless potential of our graduates.
Commencement will take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Barclays Center. Lineup begins at 2:00 PM, with the procession starting at 4:00 PM. The main entrance is at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. Conveniently located atop one of New York's largest transit hubs, Barclays Center is best accessed via public transportation.
As an alternative option to in-person attendance, live streaming of the ceremony will be made available for those who are not able to be present. Please email commencement@citytech.cuny.edu for any questions.
Date: June 4
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Every year at the end of the spring semester, the college holds a commencement ceremony. To participate in any 2025 commencement related activities, students must have graduated or filed for graduation by the established deadlines.
| Semester of Graduation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | July 25, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | December 8, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | January 26, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | March 15, 2025 |
To be eligible to participate in commencement activities at Barclays Center, you will need to RSVP here by May 1 to confirm your attendance and need for tickets.
IMPORTANT
Graduation and commencement are two different things. You must have filed for graduation by the deadline to participate in commencement. You must fulfill all your requirements to "graduate" and get your degree. Even if your final grades or requirements are not complete, spring and summer grads are welcome to attend commencement. This means that to allow students to take part in commencement, we don't wait to find out if they passed all of their classes or prerequisites for their final semester. To file for graduation for the included semesters, all you need to do is meet the deadline.
It is important to go over the following checklist and take note of time sensitive deadlines. If for any reason you are not able to complete or finish the following steps, make sure to contact the Commencement team at commencement@citytech.cuny.edu for guidance on how to proceed.
To participate in the 2025 commencement ceremony, you must have submitted a graduation application by the specified deadline date. The 2025 Commencement Ceremony will only be open to students who will graduate in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025. Graduation filing is done through CUNYfirst.
Click here for steps to apply for Graduation in CUNYfirst
Note: Students who meet the eligibility requirements but submit their applications after the deadline may not have their names listed in the commencement program. The following conferral date may see the awarding of degrees to qualified students whose degree applications are submitted after the deadline indicated in the Academic Calendar.
To be eligible to participate in commencement activities at Barclays Center, you will need to RSVP here by May 1st to confirm your attendance and need for tickets. Tickets will be distributed via email in late May.
To graduate and earn your degree, you also need to file for graduation with the Registrar's Office by the deadline date of May 28. Learn more about applying for your degree here. (However, to ensure that your name is included in the 2024-25 commencement booklet, you must have applied before April 11th.)
Students who need invitation letters for visa-related purposes to invite friends and/or family members to attend graduation activities can contact the Commencement Group at Commencement@citytech.cuny.edu.
Use "Graduation Invitation Request" in your subject line. Please provide the following information in your email: student name, EMPL-ID, degree title, guest's full name, date of birth, embassy name and address, and passport number.
Caps and gowns can be pre-ordered online from Jostens until March 20th. During the Grad Fair (April 29 - May 1), stop by the Academic building, room A209, and the Foyer (behind the escalators) to purchase your cap and gown in person, connect with vendors, get your picture taken, and buy a class of 2025 t-shirt.
Graduation Vendors
To schedule your appointment, reach out to Continental Studios. Be sure to book early to secure your preferred date and time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to commemorate your achievements and celebrate your hard work.
Note: During the Grad Fair (April 29 - May 1) , Continental Studios will be available by appointment only to take your picture on campus. Make sure to arrive 15 minutes earlier than scheduled appointment.
Commemorate your academic journey with a timeless symbol of achievement - your graduation ring. Visit Jostens or contact them directly at 800-854-7464 to place your order and mark this occasion.
Graduating students may also purchase items such as diploma frames, class t-shirt, and other alumni items from Jostens, as well as Fond Memories.
Note: Jostens and Fond Memories will be on hand to meet all your purchasing needs from April 29 - May 1 during the Grad Fair.
Mark your calendars! The annual Graduation Fair is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss it. Join us on April 29 - May 1 at the Academic building, room A209, and the Foyer (behind the escalators) for an event packed with everything you need to prepare for the big day.
At the Graduation Fair, you'll have the chance to purchase your cap and gown, explore options for class rings, and so much more. Plus, there you will be helpful resources available to answer any questions you may have about the commencement ceremony.
Note: On the day of commencement, you will need to have a reader card for your name to be announced during the procession. Your reader cards will be distributed during the graduation fair and MUST BE BROUGHT WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT.
Video “Shout-Out”
Do you want to create a personalized “shout-out”? Visit us during the Grad Fair, we'll set you up!
From May 16 through May 23, a link to your tickets will be sent electronically to your City Tech email. Tickets will be provided via the Barclays Center App. By May 24, if you have filled out the RSVP form and have not received your link, please email the Commencement Team at commencement@citytech.cuny.edu.
Up to four (4) tickets will be distributed to each student who has RSVP'd. First-come, first-served policy will apply to any additional tickets requested.
Once your degree application has been reviewed and confirmed, you will receive an email and text notification with instructions on how to claim your diploma online. Your digital diploma will be always available to you through your Parchment account after you receive it. Logging in allows you to download or distribute it without charge.
Your diploma will be sent to your preferred address on CUNYfirst. You may find instructions HERE on how to change your preferred email address.
Along with your digital copy, Parchment will ship a paper copy to your mailing address on your CUNYfirst account within 3-4 weeks. Information on how to update your mailing address can be found HERE.
Questions about digital diplomas? Email Degrees@citytech.cuny.edu
Questions about the digital diploma once you have received it? Email congratulations@parchment.com
For further information, please visit the Office of the Registrar, here.
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Click here for steps to apply for Graduation in CUNYfirst
Eligible students who fail to apply for graduation by the deadline, or who apply late, run the risk of not having their names included in the commencement program. Eligible students who file their degree applications after the specified graduation filing date as specified in the Academic Calendar may have their degree awarded at the next conferral date.
Learn more about applying for graduation here.
IMPORTANT
Graduation and commencement are two different things. You must have filed for graduation by the deadline to participate in commencement. You must pass every class and fulfill all requirements to "graduate" and get your degree. Even if your final grades or requirements are not complete, spring and summer grads are welcome to attend commencement. This means that to allow students to take part in commencement, we don't wait to find out if they passed their classes or if they have fulfilled all the prerequisites. To file for graduation for the included semesters, all you need to do is meet the deadline.
The college will host the Academic Excellence Awards to honor eligible students for their achievements on May 28. To be invited, a student must either earn baccalaureate honors, be chosen be a department as one of a few students to be honored with a certificate for high achievement or be a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). There are three criteria for the baccalaureate stoles: earning a bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 3.250, and with least 60 credits earned at City Tech. Invitations are sent at the very end of April. After May 1st, inquiries may be forwarded to StudentHonors@citytech.cuny.edu
New York City College of Technology will be hosting an in-person graduation at the Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 to celebrate our 2024-2025 graduates on Tuesday, June 3, at 4:00PM. Click here for directions and click here for parking information!
The event will also be live streamed on the college website.
The process of applying to the Registrar to have your degree or certificate program completed is known as graduation. The actual ceremony is referred to as commencement.
Three months after your degree is conferred, your diploma will be ready. As soon as it is prepared for pickup, you will receive an email notification. Please make sure that your preferred email address is changed in CUNYFirst as this is where notifications will be sent!
It is anticipated that City Tech will graduate about 3,000 students.
The commencement ceremony will usually last between two and three hours.
If you have applied for graduation with the Registrar's Office by the Summer Graduation Application Filing Period deadline, intend to finish your coursework by the end of the summer sessions, and require six (6) credits or less to fulfill your degree requirements, you are eligible to participate in Commencement.
To acknowledge the high volume of participating graduates in the Commencement Ceremony, students' names are announced individually during the processional part of the program.
Yes, to accommodate at least four (4) guests per graduation candidate, all children must have a guest ticket for entry. However, infants and/or toddlers who can remain on an adult's lap will be allowed entry with an accompanying guest ticket holding parent/guardian. Please be advised that security will enforce this policy.
For alumni who have not accessed their City Tech email account for a year, their accounts will be disabled.
Notes: The OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Office Suite is only available for active City Tech students. These features are no longer available after you graduate or become an inactive student.
Yes, after you graduate you will become a City Tech alumnus. Please visit the City Tech Alumni Association for information on alumni events, benefits and privileges
City Tech cannot arrange for entrance to the United States. However, you may email us at studentlife@citytech.cuny.edu to request a letter stating that you are a candidate for graduation and that you will be attending the commencement ceremony.
Use "Graduation Invitation Request" in your subject line. Please provide the following information in your email: student name, EMPL-ID, degree title, guest's full name, date of birth, embassy name and address, and passport number.
Yes, please wear comfortable shoes as you will be on your feet for most of the event.
No, Barclays Center does not allow outside food.
Please plan to arrive early and anticipate traffic or delays. Student lineup begins at 2:00 PM, and the ceremony starts promptly at 4:00 PM. Arriving late may affect your participation in the event.
As an alternative option to in-person attendance, our live streaming of the ceremony will be available for those who cannot be present.
Yes, refer to the Barclay Disabled Services A to Z Guide.
For accessibility questions or concerns, please email the City Tech Center for Student Accessibility at accessibility@citytech.cuny.edu.
Yes, free Internet/Wi-Fi access is available to all guests at Barclays Center.