Comeback Celebration for the Class of 2020 and 2021
Brooklyn College is happy to present the Comeback Commencement Celebration honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021. All graduates in the classes of 2020 and 2021 are eligible to participate. Please note: The deadline to RSVP has now passed.
Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Claire Tow Theater in Whitman Hall
Comeback Commencement | July 12, 2022
Actor, producer, writer, and podcaster Rachel Strauss-Muñiz '01 served as keynote speaker and addresses the classes of 2020 and 2021 in the Claire Tow Theater in Whitman Hall.
Randy Peers '96 talks about his time at Brooklyn College and navigating the pandemic as CEO and president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
President Michelle J. Anderson congratulates the graduates, adding how thrilled the college is to be able to salute their amazing achievements in person.
Roby Daniel, the valedictorian for the Class of 2020, addresses the graduates. Daniel pushed through a triple-major and is now studying medicine at Pennsylvania University.
Asma Awad, the valedictorian for the Class of 2021, is now working in the field she loves as a software engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Vice President for Student Affairs Ronald C. Jackson congratulates both classes, emphasizing a combined 6,793 bachelor's and 2,231 master's degrees were conferred, along with137 advanced certificates.
Denise B. Maybank '78, CUNY vice chancellor of student affairs, talks about her Brooklyn College pride and how it helped her to get where she is today.
Students from the classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate at their in-person commencement on July 12, 2022, in the Claire Tow Theater in Whitman Hall at Brooklyn College.
Confetti drops on the crowd at Brooklyn College's "Comeback Commencement," which was held to honor the classes of 2020 and 2021 that did not celebrate in person due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Mask and Vaccination Requirements
Per CUNY policy, every visitor to a CUNY campus, whether accessing indoor or outdoor spaces, must provide proof to CUNY that they (i) are fully vaccinated or (ii) have had a negative COVID-19 molecular (PCR) test performed by an accredited lab no more than 7 days prior to the visit. Therefore, all guests and graduates must provide proof at the entrance to access the campus. In addition, masks must be always worn while on campus.
Commencement Checklist
Review the following checklist carefully and make note of the stated deadlines. Make sure to contact the commencement team if you are not able to complete any of the following steps prior to the deadline.
Step 1: RSVP
The deadline to RSVP has passed.
Step 2: Order Your Cap and Gown (Required for attendance at Commencement)
The cap and gown website will close on June 19, 2022. Students who have RSVPed by the deadline will be sent instructions on how to order a cap and gown directly. The website will be open beginning June 13. Due to shipping timeframes, extensions are not possible.
Step 3: Request Your Tickets (Required for attendance at Commencement)
Each student will be able to request up to two (2) guest tickets. Students who have RSVPed by the deadline will be sent instructions on how to request tickets directly.
How do I notify the college of my accessibility needs for the Comeback Commencement Ceremony?
For students who require accessible accommodations for the Commencement Ceremony, click on the link, complete the form, and select Accessible Accommodations under question category. Once submitted, a staff member will follow up directly.
