Graduating Students

All participating graduates must wear academic regalia (cap and gown). 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.

To reserve your regalia, please visit the Jostens website.

Island Photography is our official Commencement Photographer for 2025. 

They will be providing professional photo coverage for every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony.

Proofs will be delivered via email within 48-72 hours after the ceremony. 

Please contact their customer service team if you have any concerns or questions, contact them at custserv@islandphoto.com or 800.869.0908 

If you would like to order a senior portrait, you can have it taken on campus during the below dates.  

The photographer will provide you with regalia (cap and gown) for the photo. You can also have a photo taken in your regular wardrobe.

Long Island Campus – Old Westbury

• Monday, May 5
  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  SAC Gym

• Tuesday, May 6
  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  SAC Gym

If you are unable to have your photo taken on one of these days, contact Island Photography at 800.869.0908 to arrange for a photo session at their studio in Port Washington, NY.

New York City Campus

• Wednesday, April 30
  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,
  26 W. 61st St., 1st Floor Lounge

• Thursday, May 8
  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  26 W. 61st St., 1st Floor Lounge

Schedule your appointment at ThorntonStudio.com using Code: 02782

If you are unable to have your photo taken on one of these days, contact Thornton Studio at 212.647.1966 to arrange for a photo session.

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.