80th Commencement Ceremony
Streaming Live From Barclays Center - Monday,
June 1st - Starting at 6:00 P.M.
The New York City College of Technology is proud to announce its 80th Commencement ceremony, which will be held on Monday, June 1, 2020 in the Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue. The main entrance is located at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. This modern venue is situated on top of one of the largest transit hubs in New York. Public transit is the fastest, most convenient way to travel there.
The ceremony will begin with the procession of the 2020 graduates at 6:00 pm SHARP.
What is the difference between Commencement Ceremony and Official Graduation?
- Our Commencement Ceremony is an event that is held once a year in June to celebrate those students who are candidates for official graduation.
- Official Graduation is completed by submitting an application for graduation to have an audit processed on your academic record by the Registrar’s Office. This audit makes sure all degree requirements have been successfully fulfilled.
Graduation Fair
The Graduation Fair will take place from Monday, April 20, 2020 — Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 8:00 am — 7:00 pm and Friday, April 24, 2020 from 9:00 am — 3:00 pm in the college Bookstore. This one stop event will provide an opportunity for graduating students to have their graduation photos taken, purchase caps and gowns, class rings and memento diploma frames, as well as participate in a raffle for a variety of gifts.
- Pre-ordered caps and gowns can be picked up in the college Bookstore beginning Monday, April 13, 2020.
- The Jostens ring rep will have event discounts. Visit Jostens.com ahead of time to see what rings you like!
- The t-shirts/sweatshirts with all the graduate's names on the back s are only available at the Grad Fair. The link to preorder: www.thecommencementgroup.com/nycct/. If you preorder you must come to the Grad event to pick up your items.
- After these dates, Continental Studios will continue to offer students the opportunity to have a graduation portrait taken in their studios. Just state that you are a City Tech student when scheduling an appointment. These photos are for personal use only. City Tech will not be using them for any publications. City Tech will not be creating a year book or participate in any distribution of your photos. You may schedule an appointment by going to the Continental Studios’ website, using the following link: www.continentalstudios.com. The studio will mail your proofs from which you may select the final prints.
Graduation Tickets (You must bring your NYCCT Student ID.)
Information will be provided at a later time
Extra Tickets
Information will be provided at a later time
Name Cards
Information will be provided at a later time
Commencement Schedule
Graduates are asked to arrive by 5:00 pm for line-up. You will be directed to line up with your department of studies.
We respectfully request that you line-up already dressed in graduation attire. It is recommended that personal items (e.g., purses) be given to a guest to hold until after the ceremony. Please note that no guests will be permitted in the line-up area.
Embassy/Employer Letters
If you need a letter to verify the date of graduation for your employer or for an embassy, please come to the Office of Student Life and Development, room G 516, call 718.260.5391 or contact Student Life via email: StudentLife@citytech.cuny.edu.
Make sure to include your name, contact information and the name and address of the person to whom the letter should be written. Please give the office 48 hours advance notice to produce the letter.
Please request all letters by Friday, May 15, 2020.
Special Accommodations
If you or a guest will require special accommodations such as assistance with mobility or interpretative services, please contact Student Life at StudentLife@citytech.cuny.edu before Friday, May 15, 2020. We will contact the venue to make appropriate arrangements.
Honors Convocation
The honors convocations are ceremonies held on Tuesday, May 26 for School of Art & Science and School of Professional Studies on Wednesday, May 27 for School of Technology & Design to celebrate students at the highest level of academic achievement including:
- The valedictorian and salutatorian,
- Department special achievement award winners,
- Members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), and
- Baccalaureate students with 60 or more credits taken at City Tech and cumulative GPAs of 3.25 or above.
Letters are sent to the City Tech email address and official physical address of eligible students by the end of April. If you believe you are eligible to participate and have not received an invitation by the end of April, please email StudentHonors@citytech.cuny.edu to inquire (and please don’t forget to include your EMPL ID).
2020 Commencement Countdown
Itemized list of required academic attire:
| Complete Set | $65 (+ tax) |
|---|---|
| Separate Items | |
| Gown | $27 (+ tax) |
| Cap | $6 (+ tax) |
| Tassel | $5 (+ tax) |
| Hood | $28 (+ tax) |
You will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony if you do not have the required academic attire.
Getting to Barclays Center
We have chosen this venue for our 80th 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.
City Tech Alumni Association
As a graduate of City Tech, you are automatically eligible to be a member of the College's Alumni Association. City Tech is proud to offer valuable services and discounts to all alumni through a number of partnerships. We hope you'll take advantage of the many benefits, programs, and services City Tech continues to offer its Alumni. For more information, email the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@citytech.cuny.edu or call 718-260-5006.
