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Commencement 2025
59th Commencement of the CUNY Graduate Center
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6 p.m.
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
Questions? Contact rsvpcommence@gc.cuny.edu.
Graduation Dates and Deadlines
There are three degrees conferred each academic year. Deadlines are listed in the academic calendar and reproduced below. Students should check with their programs about deadlines that may be required in addition to the library deadlines below.
| Degree Date | September 30, 2024 | February 1, 2025 | June 10, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Last semester enrolled |
Spring 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
| Last day to submit intent You must apply for graduation in CUNYFirst. |
September 3, 2024 | January 13, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
|
Last day to deposit |
September 17, 2024 | January 27, 2025 | April 30, 2025 |
| Commencement ceremony There is one ceremony in Spring for all three degree dates in an academic year. |
June 10, 2025 | June 10, 2025 | June 10, 2025 |
2025-26 Academic Year Degree Dates and Deadlines
| Degree Date | September 30, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | May/June 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Last semester enrolled |
Spring 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
| Last day to submit intent You must apply for graduation in CUNYFirst. |
September 2, 2025 | mid-Jan (exact date TBD) |
mid-Apr (exact date TBD) |
|
Last day to deposit |
September 15, 2025 | late-Jan (exact date TBD) |
late-Apr (exact date TBD) |
| Commencement ceremony There is one ceremony in Spring for all three degree dates in an academic year. |
May/June 2026 | May/June 2026 | May/June 2026 |