Commencement Week Activities
Commencement week is full of activities celebrating the culmination of our students’ hard work — we encourage everyone to participate in the fun!
Tuesday, May 5
Inclusive Excellence Reception
Gateway Center
1–2:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to let us know you are coming and/or share well wishes and congratulations with graduates. If you cannot attend in person, you can receive a link by registering.
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Wednesday, May 6
Graduation Rehearsal
and Champagne Toast
Gateway Center
2–3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6
Environmental Science Awards
408 Baker Laboratory
3:30–5 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
Honors Ceremony
24 Marshall Hall
11 a.m
Friday, May 8
Environmental Biology Awards Ceremony
Illick Hall, Room 5
Reception to follow in the foyer
1–2 p.m.
Friday, May 8
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony
Gateway Center
3–6 p.m.
Saturday, May 9
SUNY ESF Commencement
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
490 Restoration Way | Syracuse, N.Y. 13209
Noon Gates open
2 p.m. Ceremony starts
Students should arrive by 1:15 p.m.
Digital event program will be linked here when available.
Food is available to purchase from Bull and Bear Roadhouse food trucks. Vegetarian options available. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Vendors are cashless; credit, debit, and mobile payments will be accepted.
