Berkeley College Commencement 2026
Let’s get ready for your BIG day at the Prudential Center or Virtual ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Prudential Center.
Please RSVP by Monday, May 4, 2026, to confirm your attendance at the 2026 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony.
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- Create a Graduate Slide by:
- Monday, April 13, 2026
@ 11:55 PM (EST)
- Monday, April 13, 2026
- How to Say Your Name? by:
- Monday, April 13, 2026
@ 11:55 PM (EST)
- Monday, April 13, 2026
- Commencement RVSP by:
- Monday, May 4, 2026
@ 11:59 PM (EST)
- Monday, May 4, 2026
- Select & Attend You’ve Got Questions We’ve Got Answers: Graduate Information Sessions
- Thursday, April 9, 2026
@ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (EST)
- Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Schedule a graduate picture
- Book your appointment at least 48 hours prior to your campus graduate salute date
- Please see the Schedule Your Graduation Photo section for more information!
- Book your appointment at least 48 hours prior to your campus graduate salute date
- Complete Career Services Employment Verification and Assistance Request
- Please see the Career Services and Assistance section for more information!
- Review the FAQs
Commencement RSVP
Please RSVP by Monday, May 4, 2026
@ 11:59 PM (EST) to confirm your attendance.
If you do not have access to your Berkeley College login information, contact the Berkeley College Helpdesk at 973-653-2180.
Graduate Information Sessions
You Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers.
Graduate Information Session to provide you with all the important details and guidance needed to prepare for the upcoming commencement ceremony.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
@ 5:30 – 6:30 PM (EST)
Order Your Cap and Gown
Regalia Pickup for Graduates Who Missed the Shipping Deadline
If you were unable to select the home shipment option by the deadline, you may still obtain your regalia (cap and gown) on-site at the Prudential Center on the day of Commencement. Upon arrival, please complete graduate check-in and then proceed to the regalia distribution room for pickup.
Please note that regalia will be available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We strongly encourage you to arrive early, as doors will open at 7:30 AM.
We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you!
Create Your Graduate Slide
Example of a Graduate Slide
Each graduate will have the opportunity to be recognized with an official graduate slide, customizable with a short video, personal photo, and personal message. The graduate slide can be viewed, downloaded, and shared on social media by you or anyone viewing the Berkeley College virtual Commencement ceremony.
This is a great keepsake for graduates, their classmates, friends, and family! Please note that personalizing your graduate slide with a short video, personal photo, and/or personal message is optional.
The deadline to submit your short video, personal photo, and personal message is Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:55 PM (EST).
To add a short video, personal photo, and message or quote to your official graduate slide, use the personalized link that you will receive from noreply@mail.stageclip.com through your Berkeley College or personal email account. Check all the email accounts that you have provided to Berkeley College.
Guidelines for Uploading Videos and Photos:
- Short Video: You can upload a 10-second video message from your phone or computer. The maximum file size is 100 MB.
- Due to copyright restrictions, you cannot add background music to your video.
- Personal Photo: You will be prompted to upload your photo by using the "Upload Photo" button.
- File types are limited to .jpg or .png. The maximum file size is 20 MB.
- Graduation-themed photos are encouraged!
- Photos should not contain nudity, offensive content, or gestures, alcohol bottles, or other controlled substances.
- Personal Message: Please draft a personal message that you would like to appear on your slide during the ceremony, with a maximum size of 150 characters.
- Please remember that this is a formal ceremony.
- Please do not use slang or derogatory terms.
Check all the email accounts that you provided to Berkeley College. Also, check your clutter, spam, and/or junk folders if you do not see the email in your inbox.
- If you cannot locate the original email from noreply@mail.stageclip.com, please go to StageClip Email Link Request page, click on the “Upload your Content” button, and enter your Berkeley College email address to request a new link.
How to Say Your Name: Tell Us How to Say Your Name
The deadline for How to Say Your Name is Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:55 PM (EST).
To record your name through StageClip to ensure your name is pronounced correctly, use the personalized link you will receive through your Berkeley College or personal email accounts.
The email will come from noreply@mail.stageclip.com, and the Subject line will read: “### name registration”. Please make sure to click on the link within the email in order to record your name.
Check all the email accounts that you provided to Berkeley College. Also, check your clutter, spam, and/or junk folders if you do not see the email in your inbox.
- If you cannot locate the original email from noreply@mail.stageclip.com, please go to StageClip Email Link Request page, click on the “Upload your Content” button, and enter your Berkeley College email address to request a new link.
Schedule Your Graduation Photo
Berkeley College has partnered with The Grad Team Photography. Graduates will have the opportunity to have their graduate pictures taken in their cap and gown. Please remember to bring your cap and gown if you would like to wear them in pictures.
Additionally, if you have received a Veterans Honor Cord, Berkeley College Honors Program Cord, NSLS Cord, and/or Honor Society Stole, please remember to bring it to wear in your graduate picture.
Graduates can sign up for an appointment at any campus. It is important that graduates only sign up for one timeslot.
- Newark – Grad Salute
Friday, April 10, 2026
@ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST)
Register for a Grad Salute timeslot at the Newark Campus - Woodland Park – Grad Salute
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
@ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST)
Register for a Grad Salute timeslot at the Woodland Park Campus - Woodbridge – Grad Salute
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
@ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST)
Register for a Grad Salute timeslot at the Woodbridge Campus - New York City – Grad Salute
Friday, May 1, 2026
@ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST)
Register for a Grad Salute timeslot at the New York City Campus
Graduates will be emailed information on how to register for a timeslot at one of the above Graduate Salutes.

How many guests can I bring, and do you need tickets?
There are no restrictions on the number of guests you can bring.
No, there are no tickets required.
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Career Services Employment Verification and Assistance Request
As part of your graduation checklist, please update your current employment status with our Career Services team. This information helps us support your career journey and maintain accurate alumni employment records. If you are seeking job opportunities or need career assistance, you may also request personalized support through the form below.
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Have questions about Commencement? We’re here to help.
For all Commencement-related inquiries, please reach out to:
Our team is available to assist you with event details, preparation questions, and any other Commencement support you may need.
Students’ eligibility to participate in the Commencement Ceremony is subject to satisfactory program completion. Dates and times are subject to change.

