Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2025!

#SJUGrad - Celebrating the Class of 2025

Commencement is a very special time at St. John's University that we all look forward to as we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our graduating students.

We are excited to welcome you and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 together at this year's ceremonies.

All eligible and prospective graduates will receive an email communication in mid-March via their St. John's email account with more details regarding the Commencement Exercises, the registration process, and the academic attire ordering process.

2025 Commencement Exercises

Friday, May 16, 2025

Graduate-Level Commencement Exercises for
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Carnesecca Arena, Queens Campus
10 a.m.

Graduate-Level Commencement Exercises for
The School of Education
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Carnesecca Arena, Queens Campus
4 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Commencement Mass for All Graduates
Carnesecca Arena, Queens Campus
4 p.m.

Family Graduate Celebration: A Toast to the Class of 2025
Taffner Field House and Tennis Lawn, Queens Campus
5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercises
for all Schools and Colleges
Great Lawn, Queens Campus
10 a.m.

School of Law Commencement Exercises
Carnesecca Arena, Queens Campus
5 p.m.

Student Keepsake Academic Attire

Wearing academic attire (cap, gown and hood) is both a tradition and is required to participate in the Commencement Exercises.

Graduates can now purchase keepsake academic attire online through the Herff Jones website.

Graduates who pre-purchase attire and accessories by Thursday, March 20, before 11:59 p.m. will have the opportunity to pick-up attire at the Queens Campus Bookstore beginning Tuesday, April 22 through Commencement Day.

Graduates can now purchase keepsake academic attire online through the Herff Jones website. Order your attire today!

Graduate-Level students can order now through Monday, April 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Undergraduate-Level students can order now through Wednesday, April 23 at 11;59 p.m.
- A standard shipping cost of $14.99 will be incurred to ship attire and accessories to a student's home address.
- Standard processing / shipping takes up to 3 weeks within the continental US . International orders can take up to 4 weeks for processing.
An expedited shipping cost of $21.30 will be incurred to ship attire and accessories to a student's home address between Thursday, April 24 and Friday, May 2.

Graduates can purchase academic attire in person.

All graduates can visit the Campus Bookstore, during regular business hours, on the Queens Campus beginning on Monday, April 28 though Commencement Day to purchase academic attire and accessories in person.

Cost for Student Academic Attire ~ includes student's Cap with black tassel, Gown and Hood.

	Online Pre-purchase with campus pick-up by Thursday, March 20 and In-Person Purchases.	Online Home Ship with Standard Shipping by Monday, April 21 for Graduate-Level students and Wednesday, April 23 for Undergraduate-Level students.	Online Home Ship with Expedited Shipping - between Thursday, April 24 through Friday, May 2.
Associate	$70	$70 + $14.90	$70 +$21.30
Bachelor	$70	$70 + $14.90	$70 + $21.30
Master	$88	$88 + $14.90	$88 + $21.30
Doctorate	$130	$130 + $14.90	$130 + $21.30

If you have questions or concerns about regalia affordability, or if the cost of the regalia may prevent you from participating in the Commencement ceremony, please contact the Office of University Events at universityevents@stjohns.edu, before Friday, April 11. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

For questions or concerns about your student keepsake academic attire, please contact the Campus Bookstore at 0065mgr@follett.com.