November 9, 2021

To Faculty and Staff:

This year the College will conduct two ceremonies. The Alumni Commencement Ceremony honoring Spring and Winter 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates, will be held on Sunday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m. The Winter 2021 Graduate Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m. (snow date is December 22).

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 Tuesday, November 23.
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. Notification will be sent when the regalia arrives.

Arrive on Time 
If you are attending the Commencement Ceremony on December 19 please arrive at Nold Athletic Complex with your cap and gown by 10:15 a.m. 

If you are attending the Commencement Ceremony on December 21 please arrive at Nold Athletic Complex with your cap and gown by 9:15 a.m.

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.

Thank you 
Please join me in recognizing the achievements of your students. Their newly earned degrees are the result of your great work.

John Nader
President