Commencement

If you did not file by the deadline, you may be able to attend the ceremony; however we cannot guarantee your name will appear in the online program or on the screen as you cross the stage.

However, you must fill out the Intent to Graduate form in order to be approved for graduation.

Now through March 10, you can pre-order your regalia to guarantee you have everything you need for your big day. Pre-ordering ensures your cap and gown will be ready for pick-up beginning April 13 at the campus bookstore.

All students must have the new official FSC branded regalia in order to participate in commencement.

Please continue checking your FSC email for pick up details and updates. For pricing and other regalia related questions, please contact the College Bookstore at 631-485-8650 during regular business hours.

Students must register to attend commencement and request tickets via Tassel. Tassel registration information will be sent to students through their FSC email.

Tickets will be available approximately one week prior to the ceremony. To access tickets, students will receive an email from the Coliseum with instructions to register for a Ticketmaster web account using their FSC email via a specific Ticketmaster link. 

Extra tickets will be available closer to the Commencement ceremony if available.

In addition, the ceremony will be streamed live on our website so that family and friends can celebrate this special occasion from anywhere. Students are also welcome to check with their classmates, as some may have extra tickets they are not using.

Yes. There will be a vendor outside on the plaza and on the concourse selling flowers, teddy bears, and some other items for any families that wish to purchase gifts for students.

FSC hats, plush Ram-Bo, alumni t-shirts, key chains and magnets will also be sold. 

Students who receive an Award for Academic Excellence can pick-up a green and white graduation cord by presenting their award letter to the Registrar staff during regular business hours.

Students who receive Latin honors can pick up a gold tassel at the Registrar during regular business hours. The Registrar will have a list of Latin honors students. 

Since all tickets for Commencement are general admission, accessible seating will be arranged on the day of the event through Nassau Coliseum Guest Services center.

If you require accessible seating, please visit Guest Services upon arrival, and the team will be happy to assist you.

Please email the Commencement Committee at commencement@farmingdale.edu.

Yes, your picture will be taken and will be available for purchase.

Pre-Commencement portraits can be scheduled via Island Photography at the Grad Fairs or at the Island Photography Studio location.

Diplomas will arrive within approximately three months from the end of the semester in which you graduated.