Graduating Students

Each graduate who has been approved to graduate by the Office of the Registrar will be able to order their Spring 2025 commencement tickets online. If you did not file with the registrar, you cannot get tickets. Please see Applying for Graduation for further details.

A student speaker will be selected for the main Commencement ceremony. If you are interested, please complete the application form by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7.

Candidates must:                 

•  Be receiving an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in December 2024, May 2025 or August 2025.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate or professional).
• Demonstrate a commitment to campus involvement with a verifiable list of extracurricular and volunteer activities, club memberships, and leadership positions.
• Deliver a two-minute sample speech to the selection committee that will be judged on:
  • Content (unique perspective, motivational aspects, relevant quotations, and anecdotes)
  • Presentation style and speech delivery

The Student Speaker receives: 

• Invitation to the President’s Breakfast Reception for yourself and two guests

• Four tickets to the VIP seating section (in addition to four general seating tickets) for the main ceremony

• VIP parking at New York Tech-Long Island campus on commencement day

• Platform party processional and seating

• Recognition in commencement program

Process and Deadlines:

Phase I: Application

Due Friday, March 7 by 5 p.m.

• Completed application which includes a video recording of yourself reading your responses and/or telling your story in your own words

Phase II: Interviews

March – April

• Your application will be reviewed by the selection committee.
• All semifinalists will be contacted and interviewed.
• A winner will be selected.

Phase III: Practice Sessions

April – May

• Selected student will work with a presentation coach to prepare and finalize their commencement speech, which will be approximately two minutes long.

Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday March 7.

Interested in singing the National Anthem at commencement?

A student singer will be selected for the main Commencement ceremony. If you are interested, please complete the application form by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7. The Student Singer receives:

• Invitation to the President’s Breakfast Reception for yourself and two guests
• Four tickets to the VIP seating section (in addition to four general seating tickets) for the main ceremony
• VIP parking at New York Tech-Long Island campus on commencement day
• Platform party processional and seating
• Recognition in commencement program

Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday March 7.

All participating graduates must wear academic regalia (cap and gown) in the commencement ceremonies. New York Tech provides academic regalia, at no cost, to graduating students.  

Please remember to provide your home address – that is where your cap and gown will be sent.

Information about ordering regalia will be posted in February.

Seniors, share your photos for our commencement day montage! All images should be 1600×1200 pixels (2MP) or higher and have a file size of less than 10mb. Email photos to comm2025@nyit.edu.

The Offices of Student Engagement and Alumni Relations invite you to celebrate with fellow graduates through the Class of 2025: Final Roar this spring. Three events – Wingo Bingo on March 4, The Big Give on April 3, and Senior Toast on May 1 – will be held to mark the last 75 days of the semester that are free to attend for graduating students. To enhance your experience, please consider donating $20.25 or $30.25 to the Class of 2025 Gift Fund. As a thank you for your donation, you will receive a New York Tech spirit box to jumpstart your journey as alumni, which includes limited-edition swag. Please direct questions to Sabrina Polidoro, director of alumni relations, at spolidor@nyit.edu. 

Athletes

Graduating Student-Athletes can receive a Student-Athlete graduation stole to honor their athletic participation. Students can pick up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu.

Graduating with Distinction

The silver braided honor cord, worn draped from the neck on the front of the gown, designates the wearer as Summa Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.95-4.00), Magna Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.75-3.949), and Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.50-3.749). Honor cords can be purchased by graduates who qualify.

Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students

Eligible students can be mailed their veteran and military-affiliated honor cord or can be picked up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu.

Student Leadership Cords

Students who have participated in three or more student leadership opportunities during their New York Tech career can apply for a Student Leadership cord. Students can pick up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu.

Greek Letter-Affiliated Students

Graduating Greek-affiliated students can receive a Greek graduation cord. Students can pick up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Bertini at dbertini@nyit.edu or Shanice Joe at sjoe@nyit.edu.

Island Photography will be taking photos of our graduates during:

• Graduate line-up beginning at 8:30 a.m.
• Processional into main commencement ceremony.
• Individual school graduation ceremonies on the stage as they receive their diploma folder.

You will be contacted by Island Photography within 48 to 72 hours to view or order your photos. There is absolutely no obligation to purchase. For more information, contact Island Photography at 800.869.0908.