Alumni Commencement Event Information

What you Need to Know for Winter Commencement

Dear FSC Graduates,

We are excited to celebrate you at your upcoming ceremony this Sunday, December 19! You have worked hard for this moment and already overcame many challenges to get to this point. Please take a moment to carefully read the below information before you arrive on Sunday to make sure nothing interrupts your special day.

• Graduates are to arrive to Nold Hall by 9:30am on Sunday, December 19.
• Guests may be seated inside Nold Hall beginning at 10 am.
• Master Degree Graduates remember to bring your hood along with your cap and gown.
• You and your two guests absolutely must have proof of full vaccination OR
  • a negative PCR Covid test taken within 72 hours of 9:30 am on 12/19/21 OR
  • a negative rapid test result taken within 4 hours before 9:30 am on 12/19/21
• Masks are required to be worn inside any campus building and will be required to be worn throughout the duration of the event.
• No food or drink will be permitted inside Nold Hall.
• If you are exhibiting symptoms that may be consistent with COVID, we ask for the safety of yourself and others, please excuse yourself from attending. Yes, we will miss having you there, but it is a social responsibility we all must adhere to at this time.  

Most importantly, our heartfelt congratulations on achieving this magnificent milestone. We thank you for doing your part to ensure a successful celebration of all that you have accomplished at Farmingdale State College.

Local COVID Testing Sites

CITYMD – Plainview Urgent Care
Address: 1117 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: (516) 938-5900
*Walk-in Rapid COVID Tests available

AFC – Farmingdale Urgent Care and Walk-In
Address: 1037 Fulton Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: (631) 576-4190
*Schedule a Rapid COVID Test at AFC

CVS Pharmacy
Address: 450 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: (516) 694-6210
*Schedule a Rapid COVID Test at CVS Pharmacy

Walgreens Drive-Thru COVID Testing
Address: 918 Main Street, South Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: (516) 845-5235
* Schedule a Rapid COVID Test at Walgreens Drive-Thru