Class of 2024 Celebrations

Celebrating the Class of 2024

Baruch College is thrilled to honor all the members of the Class of 2024 on their dedication, flexibility, and numerous accomplishments that enabled them to achieve their academic goals. Undergraduate and graduate students have all earned degrees that reflect the academic rigor, unconventional thinking, strong community spirit, and overall audacity that defines the Baruch College experience.

Commencement 2024

Baruch is thrilled to host Commencement 2024 at the Barclays Center starting at 9 am on Tuesday, May 28. (For information regarding registration and other logistics, graduating students should go the main Commencement site.) Each year, Commencement celebrates the degree completion of one of the most diverse and accomplished student populations in the United States.

The Commencement ceremony will be livestreamed and archived below, so please share this page with your family and friends so they can celebrate your success from anywhere in the world!

Student Achievement Awards 2024

Held on May 8, the annual Student Achievement Awards ceremony celebrated a total of 203 students who achieved academic and co-curricular excellence beyond the norm. Award recipients were selected by committees from the three schools, various academic departments, and Student Affairs. These awards are made possible through the generosity of alumni and friends of Baruch.

View the keepsake Student Achievement Awards 2024 program for the full list of student award honorees.

Additional Celebrations

As Baruch celebrates the achievements of our graduating students, there are a variety of other events and ceremonies. Watch this page as details come together. Congratulations, Bearcats!

Black Graduation Celebration

Tuesday, May 21, 6–9 PM
NVC 14-220

A celebration of achievement and resiliency in recognition of all graduating students who identify as Black. It is an opportunity for our Black graduates to come together with other members of the Baruch community to celebrate their academic achievements. This year’s theme, “Black Brilliance,” underscores our commitment to recognizing their dedication and the pivotal role they play within our community.

Our keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Janet Dewart Bell.

We look forward to celebrating the academic achievements of our Black graduates and recognizing the contributions they have made to our community.

Formal attire is recommended.

This event is open to the entire Baruch community.

Lavender Graduation Celebration

Friday, May 24, 12–3 PM
Newman Conference Center
ITB 750 (Library building)
Doors open at 11:45 AM

This joyous occasion is dedicated to honoring our LGBTQIA+ graduating students’ achievements, resilience, and unique journeys throughout their academic careers.

Join us as we come together to recognize and celebrate their remarkable achievements in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and affirming. Whether you’re a graduating student, a supportive friend, or faculty or staff member who is simply excited to be part of this uplifting occasion, your presence will help make this experience truly special.

MC/Performer: Brita Filter, drag superstar
Speaker: Kayden Coleman, transgender educator, advocate, “seahorse dad”
Speaker: Matthew Shurka, Born Perfect co-founder

Join us for a catered lunch, drag show, graduate giveaways, photo/video ops, allyship, networking, celebration.

We can’t wait to share this momentous occasion with you!

This event is open to the entire Baruch community.