Strike a pose with the FIT Tiger in one of the photo booths.Grad Week Activities
(All events take place in the Breezeway unless otherwise noted.)
Monday, May 6
10 to 4:00 pm
Grad Week Kick Off
Kick off Grad week with FIT’s favorite DJ Scott as he plays the afternoon away and congratulate your fellow graduates! Sign the Grad Banner and enjoy music, giveaways and much much more!
11 to 2:00 pm
Alumni Photo Booth
Join the Alumni family and have your photo taken with the FIT mascot!
Noon to 2:00 pm
Grad Week Senior Sweets
Join FITSA in congratulating your fellow graduates with a Candy Wall full of Senior Sweets!
Noon to 4:00 pm
Cap and Gown Pick Up & Commencement Ticket Distribution
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Graduates will be given tickets to the commencement ceremony when they pick up their academic attire.
Noon to 5:00 pm
Graduation Portraits
David Dubinsky Student Center, 7th Floor
There is no sitting fee required to be photographed. Please dress professionally and note that your hands may show in certain poses. Graduation and cap and gown portraits will also be photographed. To make appointments go to www.thorntonstudio.com.
Tuesday, May 7
Noon to 4:00 pm
Complimentary Smoothies for Graduates
Stop by the breezeway for your complimentary smoothie sponsored by FITSA!
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Alumni Photo Booth
Join the Alumni family and have your photo taken with the FIT mascot!
Noon to 2:00 pm
Caricatures for Grads
Noon to 2:00 pm
Decorate your Cap and Gown
Dubinsky Student Center, The Center A739
Graduates will have the opportunity to decorate their caps and gown in the Center.
Noon to 5:00 pm
Graduation Portraits
David Dubinsky Student Center, 7th Floor
There is no sitting fee required to be photographed. Please dress professionally and note that your hands may show in certain poses. Graduation and cap and gown portraits will also be photographed. To make appointments go to www.thorntonstudio.com.
Noon to 6:00 pm
Cap and Gown Pick Up & Commencement Ticket Distribution
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Graduates will be given tickets to the commencement ceremony when they pick up their academic attire.
Noon to 2:00 pm
Senior Send Off
Come and enjoy music and other goodies while you pick up your Cap and Gown from the Bookstore. Free popcorn, giveaways and much much more.
Semi-Formal Ticket Sale
Stop by to purchase your semi-formal tickets: $35 for FIT students, $45 for non-FIT students. Tickets are limited.
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Grad Week Complimentary Mets Game Ticket Raffle
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Author Cheryl Wills will be discussing and signing her new book Die Free: A Heroic Family Tale. Join us to hear an incredible true story and a performance by the FIT Gospel Choir. This event is co-sponsored by WFIT and the Black Student Union.
Wednesday, May 8
Noon to 4:00 pm
Cap and Gown Pick Up & Commencement Ticket Distribution
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Graduates will be given tickets to the commencement ceremony when they pick up their academic attire.
Noon to 2:00 pm
Decorate your Cap and Gown
Dubinsky Student Center, The Center A739
Graduates will have the opportunity to decorate their caps and gown in the Center.
Noon to 5:00 pm
Graduation Portraits
David Dubinsky Student Center, 7th Floor
There is no sitting fee required to be photographed. Please dress professionally and note that your hands may show in certain poses. Graduation and cap and gown portraits will also be photographed. To make appointments go to www.thorntonstudio.com.
Noon - 4:00 pm
Manicures by Color Club
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
De-stress before finals and enjoy a complimentary manicure from Color Club. The Poptastic color collection will be making their debut as a new FIT beauty item!
9:00 pm
Breakfast for Dinner
FIT Dining Hall
Stop by the Dining Hall for some complimentary breakfast and watch your favorite '90s morning TV shows.
Thursday, May 9
9:00 am to 6:00pm
Grad Flea Market
Buy yourself something special from local and alumni vendors.
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Alumni Photo Booth
Join the alumni family and have your photo taken with the FIT mascot!
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Grad Massages
Game Room, A738
Stressed from finals? Stop by the Game Room for a complimentary massage.
Noon to 5:00 pm
Graduation Portraits
David Dubinsky Student Center, 7th Floor
There is no sitting fee required to be photographed. Please dress professionally and note that your hands may show in certain poses. Graduation and cap and gown portraits will also be photographed. To make appointments go to www.thorntonstudio.com.
Noon to 6:00 pm
Cap and Gown Pick Up & Commencement Ticket Distribution
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Graduates will be given tickets to the commencement ceremony when they pick up their academic attire.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Grad Brunch
David Dubinsky Student Center, 5th Floor Lounge
Representatives from FITSA, the FIT Foundation and the Dean of Students Office will address graduating students. After the formal program, graduates will have an opportunity to enjoy a full brunch sponsored by FITSA and Student Life.
Noon to 2:00 pm
Decorate your Cap and Gown
Dubinsky Student Center, The Center A739
Graduates will have the opportunity to decorate their caps and gown in the Center.
5:30 pm
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Author Linda J. Springsteel will be discussing & signing her new book Becoming a Fashion Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design. This complete guide to the fashion industry features interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design.
6:00 pm
Grad Week Complimentary Mets Game Raffle
David Dubinsky Lobby
6:00 pm
FIT Spring Dance Showcase
Haft Auditorium
The FIT Dance Company is an advanced group of students from all different majors and dance backgrounds. They have trained extensively in dance styles such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Tap. This year’s Spring Showcase features choreography by the Company’s Creative Director, Lucia Lacaprara along with student choreography. We hope you enjoy the show!
Friday, May 10
Noon to 5:00 pm
Graduation Portraits
David Dubinsky Student Center, 7th Floor
There is no sitting fee required to be photographed. Please dress professionally and note that your hands may show in certain poses. Graduation and cap and gown portraits will also be photographed. To make appointments go to www.thorntonstudio.com.
Noon to 4:00 pm
Cap and Gown Pick Up & Commencement Ticket Distribution
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Graduates will be given tickets to the commencement ceremony when they pick up their academic attire.
7:00 pm
FIT Spring Dance Showcase
Haft Auditorium
The FIT Dance Company is an advanced group of students from all different majors and dance backgrounds. They have trained extensively in dance styles such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Tap. This year’s Spring Showcase features choreography by the Company’s Creative Director, Lucia Lacaprara along with student choreography. We hope you enjoy the show!
7:00 pm to 12:00 am
FIT Semi-Formal
Tribeca Rooftop
Tickets required. Tickets sold on Tuesday, May 7 until supplies last.
Saturday, May 11
1:00 pm
Citifield
Mets Game (tickets required)
7:00 pm
FIT Spring Dance Showcase
Haft Auditorium
The FIT Dance Company is an advanced group of students from all different majors and dance backgrounds. They have trained extensively in dance styles such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Tap. This year’s Spring Showcase features choreography by the Company’s Creative Director, Lucia Lacaprara along with student choreography. We hope you enjoy the show!
All events require proof of cap and gown purchase. Present your cap and gown receipt along with your Grad Week passport and receive complimentary discounts around campus!