Brooklyn College Commencement 2022
Update
The 2022 Commencement information provided is tentative and subject to change based on CUNY guidelines. In the interest of public health and well-being, state and federal guidelines for large gatherings will also be followed. Subscribe to the e-newsletter and check this site for regular updates.
Last Updated: October 19, 2021 11:00 a.m.
The College holds one Commencement ceremony each academic year at the end of the Spring Semester. In order to participate in any activities related to Commencement, students must file for graduation by the established deadlines. For Commencement 2022, you must have graduated in Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022 or have filed for graduation by the deadline for the Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 semesters.
IMPORTANT: Commencement and Graduation are not the same. In order to participate in Commencement you need to have filed for graduation by the deadline for the included semesters. In order to “Graduate” and receive your diploma you have to pass all your classes and meet your degree requirements. Spring and Summer graduates are invited to participate in Commencement even though their final grades or requirements are not complete. This means that we do not wait to see if students passed their classes or actually met all their requirements to allow them to participate in Commencement. They simply have to file for graduation by the deadline for the included semesters.
Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022 (Tentative)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: TBA
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: File for Graduation (Required)
To participate in the commencement celebration, you must have filed for graduation by the specified deadlines. Only those students graduating in Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 may participate in Commencement 2022. All filing for graduation is done through CUNYFirst. Review the detailed instructions on how to file for graduation (pdf).
Step 2: Subscribe to the Commencement E-Newsletter (Required)
Subscribe to the monthly commencement e-newsletter to receive important updates about the 2022 Commencement Ceremony. You may also follow us on Instagram to receive more frequent updates.
Step 3: Take Senior Photos for the Yearbook
Senior Photos are a long-held tradition for academic institutions, and we'll be partnering with a professional photographer to ensure you have the chance to join in on that legacy. Best of all, your photo will appear in the 2022 edition of Broeklundian, the Brooklyn College Yearbook. Refer to senior photos and yearbook for more details.
Step 4: Order Your Class Ring and Graduation Announcements
Commemorate your achievement with your college ring from Balfour. Your Brooklyn College ring will represent your most unforgettable years and the institution where it all happened. You can also share your special moment with friends and family with graduation announcements. To order your class ring and graduation announcements, call 877.225.3687 or visit the Balfour website.
Step 5: Order Your Cap and Gown
Details coming soon.
Step 6: Personalize Your Graduate Card
Details coming soon.
Step 7: Overseas Invitation Letter
Details coming soon.
Step 8: Pick Up Your Tickets
Details coming soon.
Step 9: I Graduated! Now What?
The Magner Career Center will be hosting a series of job search events focused on graduates. Most of the events will include recruiters and alumni from a variety of organizations. We encourage you to take full advantage of these events and services while you are a recent graduate.
