60th Annual Certification Day Ceremony

Certification Day Information

Certification Day Location

Steps to Certification Day

After Certification Day

FAQ

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Certification Day Information

The Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center is honored to commemorate the 60th Certification Day Ceremony, celebrating the academic accomplishments and personal growth of the 2026 graduating class. This event will mark a significant milestone in the lives of our students, reflecting their resilience, determination, and pursuit of excellence.

The ceremony will be held on Monday, June 29 at 3:00 PM at the City Tech Theater, a venue befitting the occasion and the achievements of our graduates. It will be a moment to recognize their hard work and inspire continued success as they transition into new academic, professional, and personal endeavors.

Certification Day Location

Date: June 29, 2026
Time: Students arrive by 2:00PM | Guests arrive by 3:00 PM
Location: 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | City Tech Theater

Steps To Certification Day

The checklist below will assist you with preparing for the Certification Day Ceremony. Please click on eachstep to review all the information below. If you have questions or concerns please complete the Graduate Support Form.

Graduate Support Form

Step 1: RSVP For Certification Day Ceremony

Certification Day will be held on Monday, June 29^th. Graduates must report to location at 2:00 PM sharp at City Tech Theater – 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY. To participate in graduation, you must complete the Certification Day RSVP Form by Friday, May 29.
In the form, you will select how many tickets you need (no more than 2) and choose the size of your cap and gown.
Extra tickets will not be distributed. Please ask your fellow class mates if you need more than 2 tickets.

Step 2: Register for Gradfest

Gradfest will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 12:00 – 5:00 pm in the All Purpose Room on the first floor. The day is filled with interactive activities, and refreshments for certified graduates. You will also pick up your graduation tickets at this time.
If you would like to attend, please complete the Gradfest RSVP form by Friday, May 29.
If you cannot attend to pick up your cap, gown, and tickets, complete the Graduate Support Form.

Step 3: Book Your Headshots

Headshots will be offered in two sessions for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates.

Fall 2025 Graduates

Fall headshots are fully booked. There is no more availability.

Spring 2026 Graduates

Spring students will have the opportunity to take headshots after NHA Exams on June 22 and 23 in the Multipurpose Room on the first floor. There will not be another opportunity to do so if you missed your appointment or are unable to attend.
You can also record a shout out video to thank staff, family and friends who supported you through this journey.
Spring 2026 Graduate Headshots are fully booked at this time.

In preparation for your headshot:

Please be on time and prepared to take your photo.
If you did not RSVP for headshots you will not be able to take a photo. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Appointments are first come, first serve.

Step 4: Cap & Gown Pick Up

Cap and Gown Pick-Up Dates for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates.

Wednesday, June 17

Cap & Gown Pick-Up for All Programs (except Spring 2026 Module 3B) from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday, June 18

Cap & Gown Pick-Up for All Programs (except Spring 2026 Module 3B) from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, June 24

Cap & Gown Pick-Up for Module 3B Students/ All Grads & Graduation Ticket Distribution from 12:00 – 5:30 PM

If you would like someone else is pick-up your cap and gown, you must email advisors@beoc.cuny.edu with the full name of the person authorized to pick it up on your behalf. The pick-up person must present a valid photo ID when picking up your graduation materials.

Step 5: Attend Gradfest & Pick up Tickets

GRAD FEST – 1960s Theme Celebration

Join us for a groovy afternoon celebrating the BEOC Class of 2026 and the BEOC’s 60th Anniversary. Come dressed in your best 1960s-inspired attire and enjoy light refreshments, music, fun photo opportunities, and festive graduation spirit. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!

Ticket Pick-Up

During Gradfest, you will also pick-up your graduation tickets. Please have your ID and banner number ready to show staff when checking in.

Transferring Graduation Tickets

The classmate transferring the ticket(s) must email Advisement at Advisors@beoc.cuny.edu. The email must include your full name and Banner ID and clearly state the name and Banner ID of the student receiving the ticket(s).

This information must be included in the body of the email in order for the transfer to be processed

Step 6: Attend the Certification Day Ceremony

Certification Day will begin on time. Have your guests arrive no later than 3pm. No extra guests are allowed. You may only bring a guest for each ticket you have.
All graduates will have their name called to walk across the stage. We kindly ask that you stay until the end of the ceremony after all names have been called.
If you arrive after the ceremony begins, you will not be allowed inside the theatre. If you are not able to attend, the ceremony will be streamed over Zoom.

Step 7: Receive Certificate

We are using a new platform called Parchments to order certificates. More details will be available on this platform soon.

After Certification Day

Now that you have graduated you are officially Brooklyn EOC Alumni. You have access to services and opportunities exclusive to you! Learn more by reading each section below.

Invite your friends and family to visit Brooklyn EOC!

The Executive Director’s Office personally invites you to a tour and refreshments at Brooklyn EOC. This the perfect opportunity to view the campus and show your loved ones where you began your journey!

A group will be head back shortly after commencement ends. Brooklyn EOC is located at 111 Livingston Street, 1^st floor (Boerum Place entrance), Brooklyn NY, 11201

Join the Alumni Committee

Apply to join Brooklyn EOC’s alumni committee to stay connected to the campus! You will serve as a role model for current students and represent BEOC’s mission in the community and beyond.

Members will receive BEOC benefits, access to student support services, network with professionals, and more. To sign up and learn more, visit www.beocalumni.org.

You can also contact the alumni committee at alumni@beoc.cuny.edu.

Download the 2025 – 2026 Digital Yearbook

A digital yearbook will be available for 2025-2026 graduates in August 2026. Come back to this page for more updates.

Certification Day Countdown

Join Brooklyn EOC
Alumni Committee

All BEOC graduates, from any year, are welcome to join growing alumni committee. Discover more and how to join by visiting the alumni website.

Alumni Website

Keep In Touch

If you have any questions or want to be featured on our website email alumni@beoc.cuny.edu.

certificate support

If you are having trouble ordering your certificate please fill out the Certificate Support Form.

Certificate Support Form

Graduate support

If you need assistance with anything related graduation or gradfest, please complete the Graduate Support Form below.

Graduate Support Form

request a copy of your transcript

To request your transcript please email beocrecords@beoc.cuny.edu.

FAQ

When and where is the certification day ceremony?

The ceremony is on Monday, June 29^th . Students must arrive by 2:00 PM and guests must arrive by 3:00pm. The location is City Tech Theatre – 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

When and where is Gradfest?

Gradfest will take place Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM at BEOC in the All Purpose Room on the 1^st floor.

Will the ceremony be streamed?

Yes, you can watch the ceremony on Zoom

What if I am late to commencement?

All graduates should arrive no later than 2pm. Graduation will begin on time at 3:00 PM. Arriving late will result in you not being able to attend at all

What if I can’t attend Commencement?

As an alternative option to in-person attendance, we will live stream the ceremony.

What if I need more than two tickets?

Please ask you peers for extra tickets. If you have someone that is willing to transfer their tickets:

The classmate transferring the ticket(s) must email Advisement at Advisors@beoc.cuny.edu.
The email must include their full name and Banner ID and clearly state the name and Banner ID of the student receiving the ticket(s).
This information must be included in the body of the email in order for the transfer to be processed