Commencement FAQs

Herff Jones- Academic Regalia

How do I receive a refund?

Students who have purchased academic regalia, choosing the ship to home option, can return unopened packages for a full refund.

Students who have purchased academic regalia, choosing the ship to the Manhattanville College Bookstore option, will be contacted by Herff Jones with two options;

1. Continue with your order and have your academic regalia shipped to your home
2. Cancel your order and receive a full refund

Island Photography- Senior Portraits

How do I get my portraits taken?

The scheduled on campus senior portraits for March 31, April 1, April 8, and April 9 have been cancelled. If you still would like to take graduation portraits, Island Photography can provide in house sessions at their studio. A representative from Island Photography will provide further information to the College within 2 weeks on how to schedule a session; we will post that information as soon as possible.

Senior Week Events

How do I receive a refund for my deposit on senior week events?

All senior week events have been cancelled. All students who submitted a deposit for the events have been issued refunds as of March 17. Depending on their financial institution, students should see the refund on their account within 7 to 10 business days.

Diplomas

How will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas for January 2020 graduates are currently on order. Students will be receiving emails in the coming weeks regarding diplomas. Official documentation confirming your degree has been conferred would be an official transcript. You can place your order here.

Pending any changes related to the COVID-19 disruption, diplomas for May 2020 graduates will be ordered in mid-June and available to those graduates in mid-July. Additional emails will follow at that time.

Baccalaureate/Castle Pin Awards

Will Baccalaureate and Castle Pin awards still be held?

Unfortunately, Baccalaureate has been canceled. We recognize how important Commencement and Baccalaureate are to our senior students; this is why our campus community and staff are actively exploring options to find suitable ways of celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates.

We will still be accepting student applications and recommendations for the Castle Pin by March 27^th. The committee will convene once the campus reopens. The Chair of the Committee will send an email to the award recipients.