Instructions to Candidates

 

The moment you have been waiting for is finally here —your graduation and the Commencement Exercises of 2013. We want this day to be perfect for you and for your family. The following is a list of "MUSTS" for all potential diploma candidates.

3. You must file your " Intent to Graduate " (pdf,48k) form with the Registrar's Office before the close of business on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Failure to meet the deadline will result in your name being omitted from the Commencement Program, and prevent you from receiving your actual diploma.
    
4. You must attend any part of  the  Graduating Student Fair on Tuesday, April 23 from 10am-4pm. The Fair will take place in the New Campus Center. You will be able to:
• Check the spelling of your name for the Commencement Program)
• ORDER YOUR CAPS AND GOWNS, HOODS, Tassels, College Ring, Diploma Case, etc.
• Check the Potential Latin Honors list to see whether you have qualified.
• receive 6 tickets for your guests
• inform us of any guests with disabilities
• get information about your Commencement video and photos
• purchase tickets to our traditional 'FAREWELL TO FARMINGDALE BALL/GALA"
• join the Alumni Association
• enjoy refreshments
• make arrangements for any guests with disabilities  
5. THINGS TO KNOW
• We will not distribute tickets until the Graduating student fair.
• Purchase your Commencement Caps, Gowns and Hoods as soon as possible to ensure you will have them for the ceremony. Please contact the bookstore for the dates that you can begin to purchase your caps and gowns.

Students must pick up caps and gowns prior to commencement. We will continue to update you between now and Commencement with important notices. Visit the Website for new developments so that we can all make your Commencement a special and memorable occasion. Avoid delays and confusion on Commencement Day!