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Filing for Graduation
All candidates for graduation must apply via NYITConnect at the beginning of their final semester. Refer to the Academic Calendar for deadline dates to apply.
If you are not enrolled in an active academic program, call the Office of the Registrar at 516.686.7580.
Ellis College of NYIT candidates for graduation must apply by submitting the Intent to Graduate form to their advisor at the beginning of their final term. If you intend to participate in the 2009 commencement ceremonies, please submit the Intent to Graduate form by April 3, 2009, even if you have courses remaining after this date.
Notification of Graduation Eligibility
After your graduation request is processed, you will receive a letter from the Office of the Registrar detailing the status of your graduation application. Your status may be:
- Approved: all requirements have been successfully completed
- Approved Pending: with the successful completion of the current semester’s coursework, you will be eligible to graduate
- Denied: you have not successfully completed one or more of the requirements for graduation and you are not eligible to graduate at this time; contact your advisor or department office for information
Commencement
For details on dates, venues, ticketing and more, visit the Commencement web pages.
Ellis College of NYIT students, please visit the main Commencement page and the specific Ellis College of NYIT page.
Getting Your Diploma
You will not receive your diploma at commencement. You will receive notification from the Office of the Registrar when your diploma is available, usually in 8-10 weeks after your date of graduation. Diplomas can be picked up at the Office of the Registrar by you or a designee. Please complete a Diploma Pick Up Form and bring it to the Office of the Registrar along with photo identification.
If you are not able to pick up your diploma, it can be mailed to you. Download a Diploma Mailing Request to have the diploma sent to you.
Ellis College of NYIT students: you will not receive your diploma at commencement. A diploma will be mailed to you in 10-12 weeks after your date of graduation to the address specified on your Intent to Graduate form.