Graduation Checklist & Celebrations

To be completed 2 semesters before you graduate:

Students who have completed at least 75 credits should schedule an appointment with their Honors Advisor to request a Baruch Academic Planner (BAP). BAP’s show completed, in progress, and remaining degree requirements. During this meeting, your Honors Advisor will also confirm your progress in completing all of your Honors Program requirements.

To be completed 1 semester before you graduate:

Marxe, Weisman and Zicklin majors: Submit an Application for Graduation through CUNY first the semester before you graduate. CUNY BA students complete a Graduation Audit with your CUNY Baccalaureate Academic Advisor.

TIP:  How to file an Application for Graduation through CUNY first.  (If you change the date you will graduate after you file this application, you will have to file an updated paper application with the Registrar.)

To be completed the semester in which you are graduating:

1. Consult with the your Advisor to confirm that you have attended the required number of arts and culture events and completed the required hours of community service.

2. You will be emailed a survey about your Honors experience–please complete it!  You will receive a letter confirming that you will receive the Honors designation “With College Honors” on your diploma after grades are finalized. Latin Honors are determined by the Baruch Registrar according to College policy.

3. Stay in touch! Please update your preferred email address in CUNYfirst so you continue to receive correspondence from Baruch and Honors.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram (@baruchhonors) and join our group on LinkedIn (Honors Program at Baruch College)!

SAVE THE DATE: The 2025 Honors Valedictory Celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from  5:30PM – 7:30PM. We look forward to celebrating all of our graduates.

The Honors Valedictory Celebration is an annual event to celebrate the Honors community and graduating scholars! At this event and among honored guest, faculty, staff and advisors:

• Graduating Seniors will be presented with Honors medallions to wear at commencement
• Outstanding Honors Teaching and Dr. Susan A. Locke Awards will be announced

Baruch’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY. See  Baruch’s Commencement Information for tickets, cap & gown details, and other related information. Also, take a look at the “100 days“ page for events and opportunities as we count down to your graduation!