Brooklyn College Commencement 2021
Please Note
Given the current federal, state and local restrictions, we are unsure if an in-person ceremony is possible, but we are making all the proper arrangements to be ready should we receive approval. We will keep you updated via the e-newsletter as we learn more information.
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021 (tentative date)
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Barclays Center
Commencement Checklist
Step 1: Subscribe to the Commencement E-Newsletter
Subscribe to the monthly commencement e-newsletter to receive important updates about the 2021 Commencement Ceremony. You may also follow us on Instagram to receive more frequent updates.
Step 2 : File for Graduation
To participate in the commencement ceremony, you must have filed for graduation by the specified deadlines. All filing for graduation is done through CUNYfirst. Review the detailed instructions on how to file for graduation (pdf).
Step 3: Take Senior Photos and Order Your Yearbook
Senior Photos are a long-held tradition for academic institutions, and we'll be partnering with a professional photographer to ensure you have the chance to join in on that legacy. Best of all, your photo will appear in the 2021 edition of Broeklundian, the Brooklyn College Yearbook. Refer to senior photos and yearbook for more details.
Step 4: Invitation Letter Application for Overseas Guests (tentative)
If you are inviting guests from other countries to the 2021 Commencement Ceremony and need to provide supporting documentation to the embassy, you may submit an Invitation Letter Application for Overseas Guests.
Step 5: Reserve Tickets and Purchase Your Cap and Gown (tentative)
If you are an eligible student who would like to participate the 2021 Commencement Ceremony, you must reserve commencement tickets and order your cap and gown via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal. The ticket reservation system will become available TBD. The cap and gown ordering system will become available in the Spring semester. Additional details will be included in future issues of the commencement e-newsletter.
Step 6: Pick Up Your Tickets and Cap and Gown (tentative)
If you are an eligible student who would like to participate in the 2021 Commencement Ceremony, you must pick up your commencement tickets and cap and gown. Ticket and cap and gown distribution will be held in May.
Step 7: Order Your Class Ring and Graduation Announcements
Commemorate your achievement with your college ring from Balfour. Your Brooklyn College ring will represent your most unforgettable years and the institution where is all happened. You can also share your special moment with friends and family with graduation announcements. To order your class ring and graduation announcements, call 877.225.3687 or visit the Balfour website.
