Graduation 2018 Checklist

The spring semester may be just beginning, but graduation will be here before you know it. There are plenty of things to do before NYIT’s 57th Annual Commencement.

The most important thing to note is the change of venue. This year’s ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 22, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. The choice of venue was guided by student surveys, suggestions from recent graduates, and research. The new space ensures that rain or shine, heat wave or cold front, graduates and their families will not have to worry about the weather. There will also be plenty of parking, seats for all ticketed guests, ample restrooms, great audiovisual resources, and food and other concessions.

Here is a list of some important things to remember.

Graduation To Do’s:

Reserve Tickets: Graduation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22. Each graduating student can reserve up to four tickets for the ceremony. Tickets must be ordered by April 30. To reserve tickets, visit nyit.edu/commencement.

Student Speaker Contest: Here is your opportunity to address your fellow graduates. NYIT is looking for an outstanding student speaker who can represent the NYIT student experiences. This is a great honor and an opportunity to share your story. Applications are due March 2.

National Anthem Singer Contest: Are you interested in singing the national anthem at commencement? Email commencement@nyit.edu with your name and contact information. The Office of Events and Conferences will contact you to schedule an audition. Auditions are scheduled to take place in March. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on March 2.

Academic Regalia: All graduates are required to wear academic regalia (cap and gown). Orders must be placed before March 30. Caps and gowns will be distributed at the bookstores in NYIT-Long Island and NYIT-New York City beginning May 1.

Share Your Photos: Have your photo be part of the commencement day montage. All images should be 1600x1200 pixels (2MP) or higher, and have a file size of less than 10mb. Email photos to comm2018@nyit.edu.

Senior Portraits: Have your senior portrait taken when you pick up your commencement tickets.
NYIT-Long Island: May 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; May 9, 4 – 7 p.m., NYIT-Long Island: Bookstore, Salten Hall.
NYIT-New York City: May 1, 4 – 7 p.m.; May 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., NYIT-New York City: 11th floor Auditorium, 16 W. 61st Street.

For more information and updates, visit nyit.edu/events/commencement and follow #NYITGrad18 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.