Commencement

INFORMATION ABOUT TICKETS FOR GUESTS

Since 1853, commencement ceremonies have been held at City College to honor the students in reaching a significant milestone in their educational careers. It is also a special occasion for the parents and families of these students who have often made big sacrifices to allow their children to attend college.

If you cannot attend Commencement, the ceremony will be webcast live on May 31st; go to the College homepage or go to or the live-streaming site and watch it from anywhere in the world!

This year the College will recognize students graduating with honors at the individual school and division ceremonies.

SCHOOL AND DIVISION CEREMONIES

In addition to the College wide Commencement on the morning of May 31st, each school and division of the College will have its own graduation ceremony.  Here students march across the stage individually, in cap and gown, as their names are called. 
Students with Latin Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude will be honored at these ceremonies.

• summa cum laude: awarded to students whose average in all subject is at least 3.8
• magna cum laude: awarded to students whose average in all subjects is at least 3.5
• cum laude: awarded to students whose average in all subjects is at least 3.2

Latin honors are computed on the basis of all college level work, including work taken at other institutions.  June candidates for graduation are candidates for honors; the determination of these honors is final when all work is completed.  All information about graduation honors is provided by the Registrar; questions concerning graduation honors status and GPA should be addressed to that office.Master's degree and second-degree students are not eligible for graduation honors.

Families are invited, and professional photographers are there to take pictures, and a reception follows.   Additional information about these individual ceremonies will come from the Dean's offices. 

SCHEDULE

** Please note: several divisional commencement ceremonies have moved from the Quad to Marshak Plaza.  Venue changes are in bold. **

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th, 2013

• SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
  Marshak Plaza: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  Line up at 4:00 PM  
• Contact: Stacia Pusey or Aelicia Yeates | 212-650-5345 edadvising@ccny.cuny.edu
  

• DIVISION OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AT CWE
  Marian Anderson Theater of Aaron Davis Hall: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
  Line up at 5:00 PM
  Contact: Sophia Demetriou | 212-925-6625 x-201

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

• DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS
  Marshak Plaza:  9:30 – Noon
  Line up at 8:30 AM
  Contact: hagrad@ccny.cuny.edu
  

• DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
  Marshak Plaza: 3:30 – 6:00 PM
  Line up at 2:30 PM
  Contact: Charlene Darbassie | 212-650-7500
  

FRIDAY, May 31, 2013

• BERNARD AND ANNE SPITZER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
  Spitzer School Gallery, SSA: 12:30 – 3:00 PM
  Line up immediately after main commencement
• Contact: Michael Miller | 212-650-5454 mmiller@ccny.cuny.edu
  

• GROVE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
  Marshak Plaza: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
  Line up immediately after main commencement
  Contact: Rawlins Beharry | 212-650-8040
  

• DIVISION OF SCIENCE
  The Great Hall of Shepard Hall: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
  Line up immediately after main commencement
  Contact: Elizabeth Rudolph | 212-650-6850 erudolph@ccny.cuny.edu
  

• SOPHIE DAVIS SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL EDUCATION
  Marian Anderson Theater of Aaron Davis Hall: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Line up at 2:00PM
  Contact: Susan Cao | 212-650-5267  
  
  

Although there are 3 graduation dates, September, February and May, there is only one Commencement each year.  This year's Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 31st, 2013.

Please note: tickets are required for admittance to commencement due to fire department codes.  Each graduate participating in the May 31st  Commencement will be given three tickets for their guests.

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