Student Information
Tickets
Graduation announcements, three tickets and instructions for Commencement, will be distributed from the deans office for your school. Ticket distribution will take place from April 29th *beginning at NOON* until May 17th.
Due to this year's large graduating class and the strict enforcement of the NYC Building and Fire Codes, which are in place for the security and safety of all those in attendance, the College is restricted to distributing no more than 3 tickets per graduate. Please note the entire Commencement ceremony can be viewed live on the Manhattan College website.
You must complete the following before picking up your graduation packets:
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Pay all Fees: Pay a graduation fee, if you have not already done so, and any other outstanding tuition balances.
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Take Senior Survey: Complete the Senior Survey online.
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Exit Counseling: Online exit counseling is required if you borrowed federal loans (Stafford and/or Perkins) and/or the TEACH Grant. Students will receive instructions by e-mail and can refer to the student financial services exit counseling page.
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Graduation Clearance Checklist: (Starting date for clearance checklist to be announced.) Please log on to Self-Service to review your customized graduation clearance checklist. Your checklist outlines the requirements you need to complete BEFORE you are eligible to claim your graduation tickets at the dean's office. Detailed instructions will follow.
Graduation Announcements
Each graduating student will receive formal graduation announcements. These are distributed with the tickets.
Cap & Gown
Academic attire will be distributed daily at the Manhattan College bookstore from April 15 through May 17, Monday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the day of graduation at a campus location to be determined.
For those who did not reserve their cap and gown, additional academic attire will be made available for all graduating students at the College bookstore.
Only students who have been cleared by the registrar to graduate will be provided academic attire.
Any questions regarding caps & gowns, please call the bookstore on 718-862-7249.
Graduating Students Assembly Areas
On the day of commencement, graduating students will assemble in the designated areas listed below. All students are required to be in the appropriate area by 12:00 p.m. You will be instructed to check in with your advisors, and you will be given a readers card for the ceremony and then line up in alphabetical order by school.
Student Assembly Areas (report at 12:00 p.m.)
- School of Arts: Smith Auditorium
- School of Business: Smith Auditorium
- School of Education: Auxiliary Gym, Alumni Hall
- School of Engineering: Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers
- School of Science: Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers
Diploma Distribution
Immediately following commencement, students (only) will be asked to report to the following areas in cap and gown to pick up their diplomas:
- Smith Auditorium: School of Arts, School of Business and School of Education
- Thomas Hall Lounge: School of Engineering and School of Science
Reception
After you pick up your diplomas, students please join your guests at the post-commencement reception for all schools on the Quadrangle.
Announcements in Your Local Newspaper
The College will issue press releases announcing each student’s name and degree received. If you are graduating this year or are a recipient of a special honor award but do not wish to have an announcement sent to your local paper, please call marketing and communication at 718-862-7232 or e-mail Liz Bauman at public_relations@manhattan.edu. Please provide your name and indicate whether you are an undergraduate, graduate or have completed the school of continuing and professional studies program. Please notify our office by May 17, 2013.
Taking Photographs During Commencement
Please instruct your guests who will be taking photographs during commencement not to enter the aisles at any time during the academic procession. Also, no one is permitted to enter the student seating area for the taking of photographs or for any other purpose. It is strongly recommended that those who wish to photograph any part of the procession do so outside on Walsh Plaza or behind the seating area. Also, be mindful not to obstruct the view of others when photographs are taken. Students and their guests are most welcome to use all other appropriate areas of the campus for the taking of photographs.
Candidates for Graduation
See the following list of undergraduate candidates for graduation. This list does not include September 2012 or February 2013 graduates, only May 2013 graduates. You must log in with your Jaspernet ID in order to view this list.