Some preliminary information is shared on this website, and we will update it regularly to assist in preparing for your graduation ceremony.
Important Deadline: Online orders for caps and gowns will be accepted until April 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
To confirm ceremony attendance, please click the button below to submit your information to the Commencement Events Office.
Cap & Gown Information
Cap and gown orders are currently being processed. To place an order, visit College Graduation Products by Herff Jones. Keep in mind that students who plan to participate in the Commencement Ceremony must purchase a cap and gown.
Important Deadline: Online orders for caps and gowns will be accepted until April 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
Should you have any questions, please contact Herff Jones directly at thegraduateguy@aol.com or (516) 781-5928.
Guests
Graduates are welcome to bring an unlimited number of guests to attend the Queens College Commencement Ceremony. All guests must be registered via EventBrite, and come to campus with their tickets to be scanned to enter campus. For Commencement registration, visit the Queens College Guest RSVP page to enter your details.
The ceremony will be live-streamed for remote guests. This site will be updated when the link becomes available.
Arrival on Commencement Day
- Main Gate (Kissena Boulevard)
- Gate 2 (Melbourne Avenue)
- Gate 3 (Reeves Avenue)
To enter campus, graduating students should have their QC ID cards available. Guests must be prepared to show their Eventbrite ticket from a smart device or printed ticket.
Please be sure to monitor your QC email for updates.
Designated Line Up Locations
| Division | Department | Location |
| Arts and Humanities | Aaron Copland School of Music | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | American Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Art | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Classical, Middle Eastern, and Asian Languages and Cultures | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Comparative Literature | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Drama, Theatre & Dance | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | East Asian Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | English | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | European Languages and Literatures | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Film Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Foreign Languages | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Hispanic Languages and Literatures | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Languages Other than English (LOTE) | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Library | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Linguistics and Communication Disorders | Outside of Kiely |
| Arts and Humanities | Media Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Biology | G-Road |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Computer Science | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Environmental Studies | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Mathematics | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Neuroscience | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Physics | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Psychology | Outside of Kiely |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences | Science Teacher Careers office | Outside of Kiely |
| Division of Education | Educational and Community Programs | Outside of Kiely |
| Division of Education | Elementary and Early Childhood Education | Outside of Kiely |
| Division of Education | Secondary Education and Youth Services (Adolescent Education) | Outside of Kiely |
| Social Sciences | Accounting and Information Systems | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Africana Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Anthropology | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Business and Liberal Arts (BALA) | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Economics | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Environmental Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | History | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Irish Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Jewish Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Journalism | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Labor Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Latin American and Latino Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Library and Information Studies, Graduate School of | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Philosophy | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Political Science | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Religious Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Risk Management (M.S.) | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Sociology | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Urban Studies | Outside the Student Union |
| Social Sciences | Women’s Studies | Outside the Student Union |
Reasonable Accommodations
If you or your guest(s) require accommodations on the day of commencement, you should email us at: commencement@qc.cuny.edu.
Campus Map
Parking
Street meter (paid) parking will be available on Melbourne Avenue and Reeves Avenue (check signage for hours and rates). We highly recommend taking public transportation, using a ride-hailing or taxi service, or being dropped off, as parking will be extremely limited and likely fill up fast.
RSVP
Procession begins at 9 am; students need to line up in their assigned assembly area at 8 am. Be sure to complete the RSVP.
Senior Portraits 2025
Photo sessions will become available in April and May, click here to track appointment updates.
If you have questions on the status of pictures you may have taken, contact Prestige Photography at 1.800.736.4775 or 1.855.918.2930 and Via Live Chat.
Rings
You may choose from a wide selection of rings from two separate ring vendors, Herff Jones and Jostens.
To place online orders please visit, Collegerings.herffjones.com or College Rings at Jostens.
Senior Class 2025 Toast
Join us on April 30th from 1-3pm in the Patio Room (near Dining Hall) to celebrate your incredible journey at Queens College with music, food, and giveaways as you are welcomed into the QC GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Alumni community.
RSVP: bit.ly/SCToast or email qc.gold@qc.cuny.edu for more information.
Diplomas
The degree conferral date listed on the Registrar’s web page indicates a student’s official academic record of when the degree was earned. Diplomas for fall/winter graduates will be printed and available in the beginning of spring which indicates a student’s official academic record of when the degree was earned.
Be sure the Registrar’s Office has an updated home address or mail address on file as your diploma, will be directed to this address.
Yearbooks
Purchase your Yearbook at www.treering.com
Passcode is: 1015064397313971
Yearbook cost $65.17
Senior Class Gift