The Winter 2022 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 11:00 a.m. (snow date is
December 21).
To make your participation as easy as possible and to ensure that our ceremony runs
smoothly for our graduates
and their families, please:
Let us know if you are attending
If you already have academic regalia, please indicate it on the RSVP form so that adequate seating may be reserved
for faculty and staff.
Order Regalia
If you do not already have academic regalia, please click here to RSVP and order online by Monday, November 21.
If you order regalia and are unable to attend commencement, please notify the Bookstore
so that your regalia can be used if needed.
Pick up Regalia
Faculty and staff should pick up their regalia in the Bookstore. Bookstore hours are
Monday through Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Bookstore will open
on the day of Commencement. Notification will be sent when the regalia arrives.
Arrive on Time
Please arrive at Nold Athletic Complex with your cap and gown by 10:15 a.m.
Return Regalia
A representative from the Bookstore will be in Nold Hall, Room 102 to collect all
faculty/staff regalia once the ceremony concludes.
Volunteer to Assist
Volunteers will help line students up, adjust hoods, seat parents and dignitaries,
and guide our guests. If you can help one or both days, contact Jenn Infante for more
information: x2669 or infantjl@farmingdale.edu.
Although not mandatory, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to attend Commencement.
Please join me in recognizing the achievements of your students. Their newly earned
degrees are the result of your great work.
John Nader
President