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Saturday, May 22, 2027<\/div>\n

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2027 Commencement Ceremony<\/div>\n <\/h2>\n

Curry Arena, Levine Center for Wellness & Recreation<\/p>\n\n <\/component> <\/div>\n

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The following information will help you prepare for the commencement ceremony. You have put in the work; now it’s time to celebrate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirm You Are Walking<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Be on the lookout for communication from the Registrar’s Office on how to ensure you are eligible and registered to walk at Commencement. Any graduate eligible but unable to attend the commencement ceremony must notify the Registrar\u2019s Office as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once completed and approved by the Registrar’s Office, be sure to check your student account to confirm you are set to walk in the May Commencement. If you are unsure of where to find this information, reach out to the Registrar’s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More details on ticket allocation and processes to come in December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name Pronunciation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Class of 2027 name pronunciation form to be updated in the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Queens requires that all graduates be dressed appropriately in order to participate in commencement exercises. Please ensure that your shoes are comfortable and you are able to walk on multiple surfaces, including grass.<\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h3>\n

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Caps and gowns should be ordered online on the Queens graduation products website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you ordered a gown for Fall Convocation, you do not need to order another gown – they are the same.<\/p>\n

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Note<\/strong>: Graduates will not be permitted to participate in their commencement ceremony or Baccalaureate without a cap and gown.<\/p>\n

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Graduate Students<\/h3>\n

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Master\u2019s level gowns are different in cut and style than undergraduate gowns, and we expect all participants\u2019 gowns to be consistent in style. The hood is part of the master\u2019s regalia package that you will need to order from the Queens graduation products website<\/a>. Hoods will be worn throughout the ceremony. For guidance on how to wear your hood, please watch our video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Note<\/strong>: If your gown is not similar to the standard gown our graduate students wear, you will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.<\/p>\n

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The Bookstore will have an extremely limited number of extra caps and gowns on hand for emergency purchases on the day of the ceremony.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Deadline to Order<\/h3>\n

Order deadlines to be updated in the fall.<\/em><\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Homemade, non-recognized apparel is not permitted unless on your cap. No part of the regalia should be distracting or disrespectful to the occasion, including caps. If the decoration is distracting or disrespectful, it will be not be allowed. Decoration of caps should not be three dimensional or block the view of those around you.<\/p>\n

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Contact Us<\/h3>\n

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Please contact the Queens Bookstore (704-337-2413) with any questions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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Queens values both the academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students and will allow regalia that is representative of both academic and nonacademic endeavors, if they are part of a national organization that offers cords and stoles for sale to students.<\/p>\n

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For example, athletics is part of the NCAA, which supports the representation of athletics through specific cords. The Black Student Association is part of a national organization that is represented with a certain stole. Greek Life offers cords to sororities and fraternities, nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n

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Students will be responsible for the purchase of their own nonacademic cords and stoles. Contact your national organization’s advisor for information on availability of cords for your group.<\/p>\n

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Undergraduate students who earn Latin honors, based on their GPA, will be given a cord to wear. Questions about qualifications for Latin honors should be directed to the Registrar\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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Graduation announcements may be ordered online on the Queens graduation products website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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You may order your class ring online on the Queens graduation products website<\/a> or by completing an order form at the Queens Bookstore.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/component>\n\n\n

Graduation Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A professional photographer will take a photo of each graduate. A free color proof will be mailed to your current mailing address, including a password for online viewing. You are under no obligation to purchase prints. To receive an email notification the moment your photos are online, please visit the Photo Specialties website<\/a> to preregister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact info@photospecialties.com<\/a> or call 1-800-722-7033.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehearsal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are hosting an in-person rehearsal to walk you through the day of Commencement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date and time to be determined.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are hosting an in-person rehearsal to walk you through the day of Commencement! We will guide all graduates through the check-in process, lineup, and procession. We will start at The Levine Center and walk all graduates to Trexler Courtyard to review line-up and check in. This rehearsal is for all undergraduate and graduate students participating in the commencement ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADA Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graduates who require accommodations for ceremony participation, including assistance with stairs, should contact Renee Wells (wellsr@queens.edu<\/a>) by May 8, 2027<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drop-off point for guests with mobility impairments will be available at Evans Clock Tower<\/strong>. There is a golf cart available at our drop-off point to take guests to their seats. This golf cart is only for guests with mobility impairments and one additional guest. Remaining friends and family will need to walk to their seats. Please note that we do not provide wheelchairs<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sign language interpreter will be available at the ceremony<\/strong>, and seats will be reserved nearby for guests who have a hearing impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In accordance with federal and state laws, individually trained Service Dogs<\/strong> are permitted to accompany a partner with a disability in all university facilities where commencement activities are taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional Support Animals<\/strong> (ESA) or pets are not permitted in university facilities where commencement activities are taking place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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