December Commencement
Commencement is a milestone in which we celebrate our students’ achievements as they complete their academic journey at ESF. To mark the significance of this occasion and to help us honor our degree candidates, we are planning receptions, award ceremonies, and other festivities.
December 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Monday, December 9
4:30 p.m.
Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University
Champagne and dessert reception immediately following at Gateway Center, ESF
Tuesday, December 3
Inclusive Excellence Reception
Gateway Center
3-4:30 p.m.
Please RSVP and/or submit a congratulatory message
Wednesday, December 4
Graduation Rehearsal
Gateway Center
4 p.m.
Monday, December 9
Champagne and Dessert Reception
Gateway Center
Immediately following commencement.
Messages of congratulations will be shared as a scrolling slideshow at the Toast.
- Photos are encouraged (limit one per toast, please)
- Provide the first and last name of the student you are congratulating.
- Please keep Toast messages to 40 words or less.
- Toasts must be received by December 1.
Caps & Gowns
All students who participate in Commencement are required to wear a cap and gown. You can obtain these through the Syracuse University Bookstore in the Schine Student Center or by calling (315) 443-9900.
$50.00 + tax
Purchase available in-store at Syracuse Campus Store
Ship to Home Bachelor Package
Site closes Sunday, November 24, 2024 at midnight
$50.00 package +tax
$21.30 shipping +tax as applicable
$50.00 + tax Package
$40.00 + tax Hood
Purchase available in-store at Syracuse Campus Store available through Friday, December
8
$59.99 +tax bundle rental
(Rentals must be returned to the Campus Store by Monday, December 16, 2024)
Purchase available in-store at Syracuse Campus Store through Friday, December 8
Regular Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m – 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
THANKSGIVING WEEK Special Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED Thursday to Sunday | November 28,29,30 & December 1
Phone 315.443.9900
Regalia Reuse Program
The Office of Sustainability has partnered with The Office of Alumni Relations and The Office of Student Affairs to offer a Regalia Reuse Program at ESF. This program allows for alumni to donate gently used graduation regalia for soon-to-be Might Oak graduates to rent and wear on their big day! On average, graduation regalia is only worn for 90 minutes, with over 5 million ending up in the landfill annually. By donating or borrowing graduation regalia you are keeping “single use” textiles out of the landfill and further fulfilling ESF’s mission to Improve Our World!
Donating Regalia
Donated regalia should be in clean, gently used, and free of stains or heavy perfumes/colognes condition. Please only donate ESF branded graduation regalia.
How to donate:
Leave it after the ceremony — there will be a drop off bin outside of the ESF Bookstore in Gateway. Drop it off — bring it to the Office of Sustainability (122 Bray) after commencement. Ship it — send your regalia to: Office of Sustainability, 1 Forestry Dr, 122 Bray Hall, Syracuse, NY 13210
Borrowing Regalia
More information will be provided here as December 2024 commencement approaches. To be notified when rental opens, follow @esfsustainability on Instagram!
Graduate School Student Checklist
In addition to successful completion of coursework and faculty requirements, Graduate School students are required complete additional paperwork before the degree will be awarded.
Graduate Student Checklist for Graduation
Questions?
Undergraduate activities: (315) 470-6660
Graduate School activities: (315) 470-6599
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