Graduating Students

Starting in March, graduates will receive an email on how to access Tassel (formerly known as MarchingOrder, this is an online service that New York Tech is utilizing to simplify the commencement process), where you will be able to complete the following:

• Validate your graduate information
• Record your name pronunciation for crossing the stage (not required)
• Reserve Tickets
• Generate your stage pass

A Stage Pass is a unique QR code that will be scanned before you cross the stage so that your name can be announced properly. Upon completion of the Tassel form, you will be prompted to download your Stage Pass.

You will need your Stage Pass for your school/college ceremony. This will be held immediately following the main ceremony. Your Stage Pass can be scanned by printed copy or digitally as well as downloaded to your smart phone wallet.

To reserve your tickets, you must register to participate in commencement and generate your Stage Pass in Tassel.

Each eligible candidate for graduation will be able to order commencement tickets online. If you did not file with the Office of the Registrar, you cannot reserve tickets. Please see Filing for Graduation for further details.

Admission to commencement is by ticket only. A ticket grants access to the main tent commencement ceremony and individual school ceremonies. Due to limited seating, each student receives a maximum of four guest tickets. All guests, including children, require a ticket. The graduating student does not require a ticket. Additional tickets are not available due to the limited size of the tents.

Seating in the main tent is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once seating in the main tent is filled, ticketed guests will be directed to an overflow tent for viewing.

All graduates must reserve their guest tickets online before April 23.  

If you are having trouble with reserving your tickets, please email commencement@nyit.edu.

Traffic

On-campus parking is expected to be limited on commencement day, and normal traffic patterns do not apply! Upon arrival, please follow the directions of the police and parking staff.

Parking

On-campus parking will be closed shortly after the commencement ceremony begins. Guests who arrive after campus parking lots are filled will be re-directed to overflow parking and transported via shuttle bus to the main tent. Please allow yourself extra time for delays and parking.

Shuttle Service on Campus

Shuttle service on campus will be available. Staff will direct graduates and guests to pick-up/drop-off locations. Some parking fields are within walking distance of the tents.

LIRR – Manhasset Train Station

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available to and from the Manhasset LIRR train station. Trains arriving at the Manhasset station from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. will be met by a shuttle bus to campus. Anyone arriving after 10:30 a.m. will need to arrange cab service. Shuttle buses will leave for the Manhasset LIRR station from noon to 2:30 p.m.

New York Tech- Manhattan Round-Trip Shuttle

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available from the New York City campus on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduates are allowed to reserve a total of five seats. Space is limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The shuttles will depart in front of 16 W. 61st St., between Columbus and Broadway at 7 a.m. Please note: The last bus to leave from the Old Westbury campus to Manhattan after commencement will depart at 3 p.m. There may be wait times of one hour between bus departures.

Island Photography is our official Commencement Photographer for 2025. 

They will be providing professional photo coverage for every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony.

Proofs will be delivered via email within 48-72 hours after the ceremony. 

Please contact their customer service team if you have any concerns or questions, contact them at custserv@islandphoto.com or 800.869.0908 

If you would like to order a senior portrait, you can have it taken on campus during the below dates.  

The photographer will provide you with regalia (cap and gown) for the photo. You can also have a photo taken in your regular wardrobe.

Long Island Campus – Old Westbury

• Monday, May 5
  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  SAC Gym
• Tuesday, May 6
  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  SAC Gym

Schedule Your Appointment with Island Photography

If you are unable to have your photo taken on one of these days, contact Island Photography at 800.869.0908 to arrange for a photo session at their studio in Port Washington, NY.

New York City Campus

• Wednesday, April 30
  10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 
  26 W. 61st St., 1st Floor Lounge
• Thursday, May 8
  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  26 W. 61st St., 1st Floor Lounge

Schedule your appointment at ThorntonStudio.com using Code: 02782

If you are unable to have your photo taken on one of these days, contact Thornton Studio at 212.647.1966 to arrange for a photo session.

Seniors, share your photos for our commencement day montage! All images should be 1600×1200 pixels (2MP) or higher and have a file size of less than 10mb. Email photos to comm2025@nyit.edu.

The Offices of Student Engagement and Alumni Relations invite you to celebrate with fellow graduates through the Class of 2025: Final Roar this spring. Three events – Wingo Bingo on March 4, The Big Give on April 3, and Senior Toast on May 1 – will be held to mark the last 75 days of the semester that are free to attend for graduating students. To enhance your experience, please consider donating $20.25 or $30.25 to the Class of 2025 Gift Fund. As a thank you for your donation, you will receive a New York Tech spirit box to jumpstart your journey as alumni, which includes limited-edition swag. Please direct questions to Sabrina Polidoro, director of alumni relations, at spolidor@nyit.edu. 

Athletes

Graduating Student-Athletes can receive a Student-Athlete graduation stole to honor their athletic participation. Students can pick up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu.

Graduating with Distinction

The silver braided honor cord, worn draped from the neck on the front of the gown, designates the wearer as Summa Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.95-4.00), Magna Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.75-3.949), and Cum Laude (institutional GPA of 3.50-3.749). Honor cords can be purchased by graduates who qualify.

Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students

Eligible students can be mailed their veteran and military-affiliated honor cord or can be picked up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu.

Student Leadership Cords

Students who have participated in three or more student leadership opportunities during their New York Tech career can apply for a Student Leadership cord. Students can pick up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@nyit.edu.

Greek Letter-Affiliated Students

Graduating Greek-affiliated students can receive a Greek graduation cord. Students can pick up these stoles from May 5 to May 16 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Student Life Offices (SAC 2nd floor in LI and 26 W. 61st Street 1st floor in NYC). If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Bertini at dbertini@nyit.edu or Shanice Joe at sjoe@nyit.edu.

Island Photography will be taking photos of our graduates during:

• Graduate line-up beginning at 8:30 a.m.
• Processional into main commencement ceremony.
• Individual school graduation ceremonies on the stage as they receive their diploma folder.

You will be contacted by Island Photography within 48 to 72 hours to view or order your photos. There is absolutely no obligation to purchase. For more information, contact Island Photography at 800.869.0908.

New York Tech is pleased to provide assistance to guests with special needs. Commencement staff is available to direct and assist people with disabilities. Restroom facilities are located near the tents.

Shuttle service with wheelchair access is available. Please drop off any guest requiring special assistance at the bus stop in each lot and then park your car. Upon arrival at the main tent, proceed to the Disability and Special Assistance tent where ushers will assist via golf carts. Only the person with the disability can ride in the cart; other guests are asked to walk. Please note, there is a limited number of golf carts, and we will try to assist everyone as efficiently as possible.

Please plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. in order to ensure timely assistance.

If you are a student who has special assistance needs, including hearing or visual impairment, please contact commencement@nyit.edu by April 25.

Due to high demand, guests will experience delays in shuttle service immediately before and after the ceremonies.

Guests who arrive after the campus parking lots are filled will be re-directed to LIU Post campus on Northern Boulevard just east of New York Tech and transported via shuttle bus to the main tent.

The deadline to order your cap and gown has passed.  The Jostens website is now closed.  On commencement day, please go the tent near the pickleball and basketball courts at 7:45 a.m.  We will have limited number of extra regalia, which will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis.