Bookstore
- The bookstore will be open on May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ceremony Photography and
Video
- Guests will not be able to approach the stage area and graduate
seating area prior to the start of the ceremony or the duration of
the ceremony for any reason, including photography and
videotaping.
Grad Images
- Professional photographers from Grad Images will be present at
Academic Attire Distribution to take a ceremony portrait of
graduates in academic attire. They will also be present at the
Commencement Ceremony to take photographs of graduates as they
enter the stage, while shaking the hand of their Dean and as they
exit the stage.
- To ensure graduates receive the digital proofs, please complete
the order card that will be distributed during the ceremony and
hand the card to the photographer before going up the ramp of the
stage to be recognized.
- Graduates can pre-order their photographs by
pre-registering.
- For replacement of photos, please contact Grad Images, Customer
Service Department at (800) 261-2576.
Graduation Nation
- The Commencement Ceremony will captured on video and a DVD will
be made available to graduates.
- Graduates can pre-order their DVD by visiting Graduation Nation
Class Rings
Diploma
Frames
Graduation
Announcements
- Personalized St. John's University graduation announcements are
available for purchase online from Herff
Jones.
- Announcements must be ordered six (6) weeks prior to
graduation.
Stole of
Gratitude
- The Stole of Gratitude can be worn during the commencement
ceremony.
- After the ceremony, traditionally the new graduate presents the
Stole of Gratitude to someone who has provided them with wisdom,
guidance, and words of support or with financial assistance.
- The Stole of Gratitude is available for purchase for $20 during
Academic Attire Distribution from Herff Jones
Tassels and Certificates of
Appreciation
- Graduates receive a plain black tassel with their academic
attire.
- Commemorative red and white tassels are available for purchase
during Academic Attire Distribution from Herff Jones.
- Certificates of Appreciation can be purchased during Academic
Attire Distribution from Herff Jones.