Commencement
The College has one annual commencement ceremony at the end of the Spring semester. The graduating class consists of students whose degrees were awarded from September of the previous year through June of the current year (e.g., September 2025 through June 2026).
For information regarding the Commencement Ceremony please visit the Office of Student Life’s Commencement website or contact studentlife@bcc.cuny.edu.
Note: There is a difference between graduation and commencement. Graduation is the awarding of degrees, which occurs four times during the academic year. Commencement is the ceremony celebrating the conferral of degrees, which occurs only once during the academic year. Students must apply for graduation by the deadline published in the Academic Calendar.
Degrees Awarded
The following degrees are awarded:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) prepares students for entry into a specific career area immediately after graduation.
- Associate in Science Degree (AS) and Associate in Arts Degrees (AA) prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program.
- Certificate Programs are designed for individuals who wish to upgrade their skills but are not currently seeking college degrees or who wish to add another specialization to their degree.
Degrees are awarded four times a year:
- January (for students finishing requirements in the Fall semester)
- February (for students finishing requirements in the Winter session)
- June (for students finishing requirements in the Spring semester)
- September (for students finishing requirements in the Summer session)
Note:
Bronx Community College will confer a degree upon a student who has completed all College requirements towards graduation. However, a student must also be in good standing with the College in order to graduate and receive a degree. Accordingly, a student who has completed all academic requirements may not be eligible to receive a diploma until any disciplinary matter against him/her has been resolved and any disciplinary penalty completed.
Records are sealed after graduation
No changes may be made to the academic record (transcript) after the degree has been awarded.
Transcripts reflecting the award of your degree
A statement of the degree awarded will be posted on your official transcript before you receive your diploma. To request your transcript to be held until the degree is posted, a student must check the specify box on the transcript request form.
