Commencement ยป Student Information

Student Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates must attend a briefing to receive their tickets. Each graduate will receive five (5) tickets. All guests must have a ticket to enter the venue. Infants and small children must have a ticket, as well.

Graduate Briefing Schedule

Portraits will be taken in the Nadene Lawe Lounge. Schedule your portrait at Thornton Studio using Code: 10097

Date: Monday 03/17/2025 through Friday 03/21/2025
Time: 10:00 am โ€“ 7:00 pm

Date: Saturday, 03/22/2025
Time: 10:00 am โ€“ 4:00 pm

Location: 1650 Bedford Avenue, 1st Floor Lobby
Date: Monday, 03/17/2025 & Wednesday, 03/19/2025
Time: 11:00 am -3:00 pmDate: Saturday, 03/22/2025
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Students must order regalia via: Collegegrad.herffjones.com
Get more instructions on purchasing your cap and gowns.

Location: 1650 Bedford Avenue, 1st Floor Lobby
Date: Monday, 03/17/2025 โ€“ Friday, 03/21/2025
Time: 10:00 am – 7:00 pmDate: Saturday, 03/22/2025
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

There will be two parking lots available for graduates and guests:

  • 3050 W 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, with access on 22nd Street and Surf Ave, directly behind the venue.
  • 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The 2nd overflow lot is a couple of blocks away at the baseball stadium with a direct path to the venue entrance from the boardwalk. The Theater has attendants directing people once the first lot fills up.

There is a fee of $13 for all parking and it is on a first-come, first-served basis.