Family and Guests

Don't Forget...

• Download (PDF) the Queens Graduate Level Commencement Exercises 2020 Student Information Book
• Check www.stjohns.edu for the latest updates
• Check www.weather.com for the latest forecast
• Check your local news for road closings/delays
• Doors will open an hour and a half prior to the start of each ceremony
• Be sure to arrive to your seats at least one hour prior to the start of the ceremony
• Seating is on a first-come, first serve basis in the Arena
• Make arrangements with your graduate to identify a meeting location immediately following the ceremony
• Click here for a list of items that are NOT allowed at the ceremony

Special Needs Seating Area for Family and Guests

• Due to limited space, we are only able to offer seating to the person with special needs and one companion
• For assistance, you are asked to enter through Gate 4 on Union Turnpike. Please see a Public Safety Officer for assistance.
• Sign language interpreters will be present for the duration of the ceremonies. If you require these services, please have the graduating student inform their dean's office.

Parking

• Guests are permitted to park on campus. Please enter through Gate 3 on Utopia Parkway or Gate 4 on Union Turnpike.
• Additional parking is available in the campus garages.  Entrance is off of Union Turnpike.
• Please allow ample time to find parking.
• If parking on our neighborhood streets, please be sure to follow local NYC parking regulations where applicable.
• Click here to view the Campus Map

Don't Forget...

• The Staten Island Commencement Exercises will take place in Carnesecca Arena on the Queens campus
• Download (PDF) the Staten Island Commencement Exercises 2020 Student Information Book
• Check www.stjohns.edu for the latest updates
• Check www.weather.com for the latest forecast
• Check your local news for road closings and delays
• Doors open at 8 a.m.
• Be sure to arrive to your seats by 9:15 a.m. prior to the start of the student procession
• Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Arena
• Make arrangements with your graduate to identify a meeting location immediately following the ceremony
• Click here for a list of items that are NOT allowed at the ceremony

 Special Needs Seating Area for Family and Guests

• Due to limited space, we are only able to offer seating to the person with special needs and one companion
• For assistance, you are asked to enter through Gate 4 on Union Turnpike.  Please see a Public Safety Officer for assistance.
• Sign language interpreters will be present for the duration of the ceremony.  If you require these services, please have the graduating student inform their dean's office.

 Parking

• Guests are permitted to park on campus. Please enter through Gate 3 on Utopia Parkway or through Gate 4 on Union Turnpike.
• Additional parking is available in the campus garages. Entrance is off of Union Turnpike.
• Please allow ample time to find parking.
• If parking on our neighborhood streets, please be sure to follow local NYC parking regulations where applicable.
• Click here to view the Campus Map

Don't Forget...

• Download (PDF) the Queens Undergraduate Commencement Exercises 2020 Student Information Book 
• Bring your Commencement tickets with you
• Check www.stjohns.edu for the latest updates
• Check www.weather.com for the latest forecast
• Check your local news for road closings/delays
• Be sure to arrive to your seats at least 1 hour before the procession starts and no later than 8:45 a.m.
• Make arrangements with your graduate to identify a meeting location immediately following the ceremony 

Clothing and Other Items

• Light colors are best as it may be hot and sunny on the Great Lawn
• Rain jacket 
• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses and hats
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Click here for a list of items that are NOT allowed at the ceremony

First Aid

• There will be emergency medical personnel on site near St. Thomas More Church
• If you need immediate assistance, please find a Public Safety Officer or a University Host in a red St. John's shirt

Restroom Locations

• Restroom Trailers on the Great Lawn
• Marillac Hall, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors
• St. Albert Hall, 1st Floor
• St. John Hall, 2nd Floor for Women and 3rd Floor for Men
• St. Thomas More Church ~ only for guests seated in the special needs seating area

Special Needs Seating Area for Family and Guests

• Due to the large number of guests in attendance, we are only able to offer seating to the person with special needs and one companion
• Reserved parking will be located near St. Thomas More Church, and you are asked to enter through Gate 1 on Utopia Parkway. The seating section for guests with special needs is located at the front of the lawn on the left side, facing the stage. Please see a Public Safety Officer or a University Host in a red St. John's shirt for assistance.
• Sign language interpreters will be present for the duration of the ceremony. If you require these services, please have the graduating student inform their dean's office.
• Restrooms for guests seated in this area are located in St. Thomas More Church

Parking

• Guests are permitted to park on campus; however due to the large number of guests attending there will be a shortage of parking on campus. Please plan accordingly. 
• Graduates and guests are advised to carpool.
• If parking on our neighborhood streets, please be sure to follow local NYC parking regulations where applicable.
• Click here to view the Campus Map

Simulcast Location

• Please ask any Public Safety Officer or University Host in a red St. John's shirt to direct you to the simulcast location
• Seating in the simulcast location is limited and requires a ticket to enter.  Please plan accordingly.