Commencement Events
Fall Events
Fall Grad Fair (Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduates ONLY)
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the Student Dining Hall
1:40pm-2:55pm
Fall Grad Fair is hosted for eligible summer/fall graduates to visit with commencement-related vendors such as Fond Memories (diploma plaques) and Oak Hall (cap & gown, etc.), Balfour (class ring), and various campus offices that are helpful to students who are graduating. The Office of Student Transition Programs will be at check-in to answer questions about commencement. Light refreshments will be provided.
Click here to register by Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
Spring Events
Spring Grad Fair (Winter and Spring 2026 Graduates ONLY)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in the Student Dining Hall
1:40pm-2:55pm OR 4:30pm-6:00pm
Spring Grad Fair is hosted for eligible winter/spring graduates to visit with commencement-related vendors such as Fond Memories (diploma plaques) and Oak Hall (cap & gown, etc.), Student Council (giveaways), and various campus offices that are helpful to students who are graduating. The Office of Student Transition Programs will be at check-in to answer questions about commencement. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration has closed. The event has passed.
Grad Brunch & Bingo
Friday, May 1, 2026 in the Student Dining Hall
1:40pm-2:55pm
Grad Brunch & Bingo invites all eligible graduates to have brunch together and partake in a few rounds of bingo. Game winners will get various prizes such as a cap & gown, a diploma plaque, sports tickets, etc.
Registration isn't opened at this time.
Graduate Salute
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Hound Square
1:00pm-6:00pm
Graduate Salute invites all eligible 25-26 graduates to participate in a grad fair where the College celebrates your upcoming accomplishments as a graduating Bloodhound before the commencement ceremony! There will be refreshments, yearbook pick up, giveaways, the chance to speak to various vendors, headshots, and more.
No registration needed. Bring a photo ID for check-in.
In addition, for those who qualify (check your DegreeWorks), this will also be an opportunity to pick up Latin Honor cords. For inquiries regarding your eligibility for Latin Honors, please contact RegistrarAudit@jjay.cuny.edu.
- Cum Laude (with distinction), awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.5
- Magna Cum Laude (with great distinction), awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.75
- Summa Cum Laude (with highest distinction), awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.9
Contact us
524 West 59th Street
L.69 New Building
New York, NY 10019
646.557.4888
graduation@jjay.cuny.edu