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.

Great care has been taken to be sure that the ceremony is completed as quickly and smoothly as possible.  The Staten Island Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and we anticipate that the ceremony will run approximately 1 1/2 hours.  Students must arrive to the assembly area by 8:45 a.m. in order to begin the procession at 9:45 a.m. Graduates are requestsed to stay in place until the student recessional has been completed.

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

  • 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.
  • 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…)