Communications Archive—Graduate Studies
Commencement 2024 Communications Archive: School of Graduate Studies
An archive of emails sent to students graduating with a master's degree who plan to participate in the spring 2024 commencement and hooding ceremony.
Congratulations, graduate! It's time to celebrate!
To help ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees, FIT is pleased to provide information regarding access, logistics, and general instructions for the 2024 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony at the Haft Theater at FIT.
Graduate Attire
Don't forget your regalia: It's required. Monday, May 20, is the last day to pick
up your regalia at the FIT Campus Store. No regalia will be sold at the ceremony.
Security
As you know, FIT is monitored by Public Safety officers throughout campus, but there
is no storage for personal belongings at the Haft Theater. Please just bring yourself,
essential personal items, or a small handbag that you can keep with you during the
ceremony.
Graduate Arrival Time
Arrive at 5 pm fully robed in their regalia to be seated with your program. Look for
the balloons at the Haft Theater entrance on West 27th Street.
Guest Arrival, Entrance, and Seating
Guests should use the Haft Theater entrance on West 27th Street. Look for balloons
marking the entrance. Guests can enter at 5 pm; don't forget, they will need their
tickets to enter!
Ceremony Duration
The program will be approximately one hour long from the start of the procession.
Group Photos
Immediately following the ceremony, graduates will be guided to Room C205 for department
group photos.
Post-Ceremony Celebration
After your group photo, be sure to stop by the reception in the Dubinsky Student Center
Lobby and FIT Dining Hall with tables hosted by Alumni Relations, the FIT Campus Store,
and The Commencement Group!
Accessibility and Special Accommodations
If you have accommodation requests, please use the Request for Accommodations form.
Livestream
The ceremony will be streamed live on the commencement website and on Vimeo.
Code of Conduct
Students, please remember at this event you will be held to the same expectations
and standards outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Any individuals who violate these policies will be asked to leave the ceremony.
All of this information can also be found on the Master's Ceremony website, fitnyc.edu/sgscommencement. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!
Master's Regalia Pickup Begins Today!
Commencement is almost here! Orders will be available for pickup at the FIT Campus Store on the following dates and times. Note: The store will have extended hours this week.
Monday–Friday, May 13–17, 9 am–8 pm
Monday, May 20, 9 am–5 pm
Anyone still needing to purchase regalia may also stop by during these pickup times to inquire about availability.
The entrance to the store is located on the Breezeway between the Dubinsky Student Center and the Business and Liberal Arts Center.
How to wear your regalia
- Traditionally, the gown is worn closed. It should sit comfortably on your shoulders, and it should fall below your knees, but not so low that it is a tripping hazard.
- Place the cap so that the front point is aligned with the center of your forehead. The top of the mortarboard should be parallel to the ground. You may need hair clips to secure the cap to your head.
- Since you all have previously received your bachelor's degrees, wear your tassels on the left side of your mortarboard.
- Carry your master's hood with you. When it is your turn to cross the stage, hand it to your department chair and they will place it over your shoulders.
As always, fitnyc.edu/sgscommencement is the best place to get all details and information about commencement.
Looking forward to seeing you at the ceremony!
Master's Regalia Pickup Dates and Times
Orders will be available for pickup at the FIT Campus Store on the following dates and times.
Monday–Friday, May 13–17, 9 am–8 pm
Monday, May 20, 9 am–5 pm
Anyone still needing to purchase regalia may also stop by during these pickup times to inquire about availability.
The entrance to the store is located on the Breezeway between the Dubinsky Student Center and the Business and Liberal Arts Center.
As always, fitnyc.edu/sgscommencement is the best place to get all details and information about commencement.
Have you:
- Applied for graduation?
- Ordered your cap and gown?
- Requested tickets for your ceremony?
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION, ORDER REGALIA, AND RESERVE CEREMONY TICKETS IS MARCH 31.
As always, fitnyc.edu/sgscommencement is the best place to get all details and information about commencement.
Don't forget! A cap and gown are required to attend commencement.
ORDER YOUR REGALIA FROM HERFF JONES
The deadline is March 31.
You may order your regalia to be picked up at the FIT Campus Store during campus pickup days or have it delivered to your home for an extra charge.
Review the student checklist on the Master's Ceremony webpage to ensure you've completed all the necessary steps to attend the ceremony before the March 31 deadlines.
As always, fitnyc.edu/commencement is the best place to get all details and information about commencement.
There is still time to apply for graduation, order your cap and gown, and request tickets for commencement!
REVIEW THE COMMENCEMENT CHECKLIST
Review the student checklist on the Master's Ceremony webpage to ensure you've completed all the necessary steps to attend your ceremony before the March 31 deadlines.
As always, fitnyc.edu/commencement will be the best place to go for the most comprehensive details and information about commencement.
We look forward to celebrating with you in May!
Graduation Portrait Sessions will be available on campus
Attention, Spring 2024 Grads: Sign up to take your graduation photos on campus!
Thornton Studios will be at FIT:
- Tuesday–Thursday, March 12–14: 11 am–2 pm and 3–6 pm each day
- Monday–Friday, May 6–10: 11 am–2 pm and 3–6 pm each day
Schedule your appointment ahead of time (instructions are below) or simply stop by Room A734 on the Seventh Floor of the Dubinsky Student Center during the allotted times.
Graduates can also schedule their appointments at Thornton Studios at any time by visiting thorntonstudio.com selecting "Schedule Appointment" and using School Code: 02866.
Grad Portrait FAQs and Tips:
- We recommend that you dress as you would for a job interview.
- Cap and gown will be available.
- You will receive portraits with 10 poses.
- Portraits are taken from the waist up.
- The portrait sitting is FREE.
Tickets for the 2024 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony at Haft Theater are now available.
Graduates must use their FIT email address to reserve guest tickets. Orders using non-FIT email addresses will be deleted.
Each graduate can request up to four (4) guest tickets, for a total of five (5) tickets. Duplicate orders will be deleted.
Students who plan to graduate can expect updates with important deadlines. Continue to check your FIT email for timely reminders. As always, fitnyc.edu/SGScommencement will be the best place to go for the most comprehensive details and information about commencement.
Dear Graduating Master’s Students,
Commencement is a special event for the college, for our students, and for their families. We continue to look forward to the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate all that our students have accomplished.
This year’s conferral of degrees and hooding for master’s degree candidates in FIT’s School of Graduate Studies will be held on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at 6 pm, in the Morris W. and Fannie B. Haft Theater on FIT’s campus. The ceremony will be approximately one hour long and will be followed by a celebration reception.
Tickets for the 2024 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony will be available starting Friday, March 1, at noon.
Students who plan to graduate can expect updates with important deadlines. Continue to check your FIT email for timely reminders. As always, fitnyc.edu/SGScommencement will be the best place to go for the most comprehensive details and information about commencement. I wish you a productive spring semester and look forward to celebrating with you in May!
Dr. Joyce F. Brown
President
Fashion Institute of Technology
I am very pleased to announce the dates for the 2024 undergraduate and graduate commencement exercises next spring.
Similar to last year, FIT will hold six undergraduate ceremonies at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 22 and 23, 2024.
Once again, we will be able to hold a Family Celebration event before and after each ceremony so all can enjoy refreshments, take photos at our step and repeat, and partake of special commencement activities and gifts.
This year we will be able to group students by major/degree program in each of the six commencement sessions over the two days which will enable you to participate with your classmates for the official ceremony. Further details will be shared early in the spring semester.
The conferral of degrees and a hooding ceremony for the master’s degree candidates of the School of Graduate Studies will take place at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the Morris W. and Fannie B. Haft Theater at FIT.
You can expect regular commencement updates, with details and important deadlines to register for graduation, order graduation regalia, and make guest ticket reservations. You are encouraged to check the commencement webpage regularly for additional information and updates. Find it at fitnyc.edu/commencement.
I hope you have a productive rest of the fall semester.
Dr. Joyce F. Brown
President
Fashion Institute of Technology
This page last updated: May 20, 2024.