SSW Convocation and University Graduation Information

CLASS OF 2025!

The SSW Commencement ceremony is Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 pm in the Island Federal Arena, West campus

All graduating students will be receiving email communications throughout the semester with important updates.

Apply for Graduation on SOLAR. The last day to apply for graduation and be included in the commencement publication is April 10, 2025

GOING GREEN!- THERE WILL BE NO PRINTED PROGRAMS. 

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY PARKING, MAPS & DRIVING DIRECTIONS

REGALIA

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON ORDERING YOUR CAP AND GOWN 

Please reach out to the Shop Red West Team at shopredwest@stonybrook.edu with any questions regarding regalia.

GRADUATION DAY PHOTOS

Graduates! Important to do before your Graduation Day!

Every graduate will be photographed 2-3 times as they are recognized across stage and return to their seat. To ensure you receive your free commencement day proofs quickly and accurately, you must pre-register using the link below. You may add family and friends to receive your proofs as well. Please complete your Selfie Check-in by clicking the link before your ceremony date!  There is absolutely no obligation to purchase and packages start at only $7.95! 
PRE-REGISTER FOR PHOTOS: https://tinyurl.com/y4vkwm33

MANHATTAN STUDENTS REGALIA PORTRAITS

Commencement” Formal Cap & Gown Portraits are being  taken at Thornton Studio Photographers location: 210 West 29t h Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY
Schedule Your Portrait Appointment Today! Visit: https://www.thorntonstudio.com/

Your Alumni Association invites you to participate in one of the University’s most prestigious traditions — The Official Stony Brook University Ring. Your class ring is a symbol of Stony Brook spirit that connects you with your fellow alums, a precious keepsake representing your commitment to Stony Brook.

The official class ring is a symbol of eternal affiliation with the University and is recognized by Stony Brook alumni worldwide. Wear yours with Seawolf pride.
 
Click here to purchase your class ring today!

There is no greater expression of community at The School of Social Welfare than our commencement ceremony. To recognize students that have- through voluntary service, activism and advocacy, or other forms of civic engagement helped address or make positive change around a social issue, we invite you to consider having your achievements recognized by wearing a Citrus Green color cord at the commencement ceremony. SSW students who have served in the military may wear a triple honor cord of red, white and blue if they choose to do so. 

Examples of service include, but are not limited to work with USWA, GSG, Leadership Symposium, Disaster Relief etc.

Cords vary in price from $4.00 -18.00 and can be purchased online at any vendor that sells graduation regalia.