Commencement is open to all students who have graduated with a degree in September 2022, December 2022, and February 2023 or who will graduate in May 2023. There are no additional ceremonies held during September, December, or February. 

All eligible students can participate in the May 2023 Commencement, except those who participated in a previous Commencement ("walkers").

Steps for students who are graduating:

All graduation candidates are required to "Apply to Graduate" through their self-service account. Go to "Student Records" and then click on "Apply to Graduate (9x)".

Commencement is being held at the Draddy Gymnasium at Manhattan College.

On the day of Commencement, graduating students will assemble in the designated areas listed below. You will be instructed to check in with your advisors, where you will be given a reader's card for the ceremony and line up in alphabetical order by school.

For Undergraduates 

On the day of Commencement please go to the following location according to your school of enrollment:

For Graduate

On the day of Commencement please go to the following location according to your school of enrollment:

For the Undergraduate ceremony, students will receive up to four guest tickets.

For the Graduate ceremony, students will receive up to eight guest tickets.

Graduates do not need a ticket for themselves.

There is no charge for tickets.Tickets will be distributed later in the spring.

Children under 2 years old may attend without their own ticket, but they must sit on a parent or guardian's lap and may not occupy their own seat. 

Yes. Anyone who is unable to attend the event can watch a live stream on Manhattan College’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/manhattancollege

Please visit this link for COVID-19 protocols.

Masks are not required outdoors, however in indoor areas, including recreational facilities, meeting rooms and other common areas, masks are strongly recommended.