Students

Congratulations Graduates!

As an institution we understand the importance of calling the names of each of our graduates, and inviting each of the graduates to greet his or her Dean on stage so that the Dean may offer congratulations on behalf of the University.  The names of our graduates will be read  unless extreme weather necessitates that we amend the ceremony.

Because graduate names will be called at the ceremony, the graduate recognition photo presentation will not be shown on the mega screens.  Therefore, please note that the recognition photo sessions scheduled for Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29 will no longer take place.

Great care has been taken to be sure that the ceremony is completed as quickly and smoothly as possible.  The Queens Commencement Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and we anticipate that the ceremony will run approximately 2 1/2 hours.  Students must arrive to their assembly areas by 9:30 a.m. in order to begin the procession at 10:15 a.m. Please understand that graduates are asked to show respect for all of their classmates and are requestsed to stay in place until the student recessional has been completed.

To participate in the upcoming Queens Commencement Exercises please review and complete the following:

Checklist
Each Graduate is responsible for knowing and completing the following checklist. This information will aid you in understanding the appropriate procedures and requirements leading up to Graduation Day.

  • Diploma Application - If not already completed, each student must fill out a Diploma Application prior to the date of degree conferral. Please refer to the School Bulletin for further information.
  • In order to participate in the events of Commencement Weekend, you must fill out a Registration Form online. This form includes your academic attire order. If you have not already filled out this form, please do so immediately.
  • Review your transcript on the St. John’s University Information System (UIS) for accuracy of Grade Changes, Transfer Credits etc…
  • Check with your College Office to confirm eligibility for graduation and specific requirements of your school or college.
  • Clear all holds on your account. (Don’t forget parking and library fines!)
  • Be sure to update your home address on the St. John’s University Information System (UIS).
  • Familiarize yourself with important commencement related information (academic attire pick up date, ticket information etc…)