Verrazzano Graduation Application Process

You’re almost there; congratulations! Here are the steps you need to take to graduate from CSI and with Verrazzano.

First, Double Check You've Met Requirements

  • Make sure you have completed your  Verrazzano requirements (VELAs, volunteer hours, capstone).
  • Review your DegreeWorks audit.  Make sure you have completed all your course work requirements, all course substitutions have been made (if applicable), you have completed enough total credits, that you have completed enough liberal arts credits, and that your majors and minors are correct. See anything concerning? Get in touch with Cheryl.

Second, Apply for Verrazzano Graduation

  1. Submit your Verrazzano Honors Graduation Application
  2. Upload a copy of your resume to dropbox (make sure it is up-to-date and includes accomplishments from this year)

Third, Apply to Graduate with CSI

Apply online for graduation with the Registrar’s Office at CSI (deadline below)

  • Log in to CUNYfirst
  • Go to Self-Service
  • Select Degree Progress/Graduation
  • Apply for Graduation
Graduation Date CSI Deadline Verrazzano Deadline

End of Fall term

(January Graduation)

October 1 October 1

End of Spring term

(June Graduation)

March 1 March 1

End of Summer 

(August Graduation)

March 1 (to have your name printed in the spring CSI commencement program)

July 1 (name won't be in the spring program, but you can still walk at CSI commencement)

March 1

Finally (optional!), Apply to Be Verrazzano Class Speaker

During the Verrazzano Senior Convocation, at least one Verrazzano graduate is selected to serve as the Verrazzano Class Speaker and offers an address to fellow graduates, administrators, faculty, families, and friends.  This is an opportunity for the selected graduate to reflect on the past few years, celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating Verrazzano class, and share a message for the future. 

To apply, download and complete the Verrazzano Class Speaker Application and submit it with the other required documents.  Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 1st, and you are encouraged to submit your application by email.

Finally, RSVP for Verrazzano Senior Convocation

The Verrazzano Senior Convocation takes place each spring and celebrates the accomplishments of Verrazzano graduates.  January, June, and August Verrazzano graduates are all invited to attend this exciting event.

We will send an email and ask you to RSVP with the number of guests you will be bringing.