The College has planned graduation events to celebrate the class of 2025. We are excited to be a part of this major milestone in your academic journey at Vaughn College. We encourage graduates, family members and friends to participate in this major milestone by attending these events. Details regarding commencement and related events are below, necessary updates will follow. Direct all questions to graduation@vaughn.edu.
Commencement Related Information and Events
*This is optional for students*
Are you a student leader? Are you involved on campus? Nominate yourself for consideration for special awards. Click here to review the application . Deadline is April 1, 2025
*This is optional for students*
The last on-campus graduation portraits opportunity is on April 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This is the first step to inclusion for the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony. The declaration is accessible through the form section of your individual Sonis portal.
The deadline to apply for the 2025 commencement is Friday, April 18, 2025.
Graduates must settle their bill in order to participate in the ceremony. For more assistance, please contact student accounts at studentaccounts@vaughn.edu or Zoom Room ID #: 935 812 441.
The deadline to clear your hold to participate in the 2025 commencement is Friday, April 18, 2025
Deadline to ship to the college (free shipping) is April 1st
Deadline to ship to home address is April 18th
Graduates must complete the Career Services Outcome Survey by Sunday, May 4th. Click here to complete the survey today!
A celebration of undergraduate and graduate students recognizing their academic achievements as well as special awards for student service from college departments. Keynote remarks will be delivered by Ms. Jennifer Aument, Chief Executive Officer of The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. A reception to follow in the cafe. This event is open to the campus community; no tickets required.
Where: Main Lobby
Time: 6 p.m.
Join the Vaughn College Alumni Association for a celebration with faculty, staff and fellow members of the Class of 2025. The event will take place on Thursday, May 15 at The Penthouse at Ravel Hotel (8-08 Queens Plaza S, Queens, NY 11101) from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Parking is limited; mass transit and rideshare programs encouraged. RSVP is required. Graduates are allowed to bring a guest.
Vaughn College cordially invites you to celebrate our graduates! This event is an important moment for graduates, families and friends to highlight an important milestone! This year’s commencement speaker will be Captain Theresa Claiborne.
Where: Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606
Special event parking is $15 per vehicle. Note: Parking is payable in cash only.
Graduates can reserve up to eight tickets for the Commencement Ceremony. There is no cost for tickets. Doors open at 10 a.m. Ceremony procession begins at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be approximately 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours).
Ticket distribution will take place at cap and gown pick-up.
Apply to be a candidate for graduation by filling out the graduation declaration application.
The following steps will assist you with the process for applying for graduation:
