• Graduates attending Commencement in person are expected to wear academic regalia (caps and gowns).
• Order your regalia online from the CUNY SPS page on Jostens at least 5 weeks prior to the ceremony date to ensure timely delivery.

• An invitation email for Tassel went out at the end of March.
• Here is a step-by-step video on how to use and complete Tassel.
• In Tassel you'll be able to:
  • Create a graduate slide.
  • Record the proper pronunciation of your name.
• Reach out to the commencement team if you haven't received the invite from Tassel.
• Completing Tassel DOES NOT confirm your attendance in person. You will still need to RSVP.

Schedule Senior Photos 

This optional feature of Commencement is one that many of our graduates look forward too. Schedule your senior portrait sitting with Thornton Studios, and you'll get the chance to receive a professional headshot during the same sitting. 

Your RSVP confirmation will have detailed instructions on participating in person or virtually.

You can also review the FAQs page to find answers to common questions about what to expect on Commencement Day.

Don't find what you're looking for? Contact the Commencement team and we will get back to you with answers.

Receiving Your Degree or Certificate

Diplomas and certificates are generally mailed 6-8 weeks after your conferral date. For students completing studies in the Spring 2025 semester, your conferral date is June 1, 2025.

If you have a change in address, please be sure to let the Registrar's Office know as soon as possible.

Stay connected with CUNY SPS!

Your connection to CUNY SPS doesn't end with Commencement. Alumni are invited back for numerous events and activities throughout each year. As you take the next steps in your career, be sure to stay in touch with our Alumni Relations and Career Services teams and leverage the vast CUNY alumni network.