Information for Students
Main Commencement
Main Commencement will take place on Friday, June 4, 2027 at 10:00am
- South Campus Great Lawn
- Graduation Event for All City College Graduates
- Full Graduation Regalia to be worn
- This event will be livestreamed
Divisional and Schools Ceremonies
Each school will host a celebration to honors its graduates.
Class Of 2027 To Do List
Key Dates to Know: See them all in one place.
View Dates
Graduation Name Call Submission
Please submit your name pronunciation to ensure it is read correctly at the main ceremony.
Cap and Gown, Orders
The online ordering period for caps and gowns will open on October 27, 2026. Please keep an eye on your email for additional information and ordering instructions. The last day to order your cap and gown online for in-person on-campus pickup or standard home shipping is April 19, 2027. Students may choose On-Campus Pickup at no additional cost or Standard Home Shipping for an additional $14.90. A late ordering period will be available from April 20 through May 1, 2027, with expedited home shipping only and an additional late ordering fee of $21.30. On-campus pickup will not be available during the late ordering period.
Senior Rings
Option 1: Balfour Senior Rings
Option 2: Herff Jones
OPTIONAL: Opportunity to see/purchase Senior Rings.
Senior Portraits
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Schedule an appointment with Thornton Studio to get your senior portrait taken for the Yearbook. Code:02688
Yearbook 2027
The 2027Yearbook is currently in development and will be published in Fall 2027.
OPTIONAL: Want some of your photos featuring campus life to be in the Yearbook? This is the chance!
Students who prefer not to be featured in the yearbook should complete the Yearbook Information Disclosure Form.
FAQ's
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Take a look at some common questions and answers asked by students.
Honor Cords
To learn about the distribution of the honor cords please reach out to your perspective division for details.
Graduate Salute
What is Graduate Salute – A one stop shop for all grad updates, regalia and more. A celebration for all of our graduating students:
- April 13 | 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.– The Great Hall
- April 14 | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – The Great Hall
Center for Worker Education (CWE) TBD
Rings
Balfour
- October 13 & 14 | 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. — NAC Rotunda
Herff Jones
- October 6 & 7 | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. — NAC Rotunda
- November 3 & 4 | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. — NAC Rotunda
Thornton Studios Senior Portraits
- November 9–13 — 1/212
- February 22–26 — Location TBD
- April 13–16 — Location TBD
- April 19–20 — Location TBD
The portrait scheduling calendar is now open at https://thorntonstudio.as.me/02688. Please click on the link to schedule your appointment.
Cap and Gown Pick Up
Online Ordering begins on 10/27/26
Deadline for Campus Pickup & Standard Home shipping is 4/19/27
Late Ordering with Expedited Shipping goes from 4/20/27 to 5/1/27
On-campus Cap and Gown purchase and pickup dates are below:
- Wednesday, May 26th from 12pm to 7pm
- Thursday, May 27th from 11am to 6pm
- Tuesday, June 1st from 10am to 5pm
- Commencement Morning, June 4th from 8am to 10am
Celebrate Your Journey
Commencement is around the corner. Invite your loved ones and reserve your tickets today.
Last Updated: 10/23/2026 11:14