2024 Commencement Ceremony
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, we look forward to returning to the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview to celebrate our graduates.
Gates open at noon. Reception to follow the ceremony.
Food is available to purchase from Bull and Bear Roadhouse before and after the ceremony. Vendors are 100% cashless; credit, debit, and mobile payments will be accepted.
Location
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
490 Restoration Way | Syracuse, NY 13209
Livestream
The ceremony is being livestreamed.
Regalia
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 (bring your ESFID when you pick up) or by calling (315) 443-9900.
Regalia Reuse Program
Alumni can donate gently used graduation regalia for soon-to-be 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
Regalia should be clean, gently used, and free of stains or heavy perfumes/colognes
Only donate ESF-branded graduation regalia
How to donate:
- Commencement ceremony: There will be a drop off bin at the Amp.
- On campus: Bring it to the Office of Sustainability (123 Bray) or use a donation bin in Moon and Gateway the week after Commencement.
- Ship it: Send your regalia to: Office of Sustainability, 1 Forestry Dr., 123 Bray Hall, Syracuse, N.Y. 13210
Parking
Guests may park on-site at the Amphitheater in the Orange Lot. Please follow directional signage and instructions from the ESF team.
There is a designated accessible parking or drop-off; please follow the signs once you enter the Orange Lot.
Clear Bag Policy
The Amphitheater has a clear-bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into all events. Bags will be checked upon entry.
More Details on the Clear Bag Policy
Event Accessibility
Accessible parking and drop-off are both available at the Amp. Accessible seating is also available.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodation, please contact 315-470-6660 or studenthelp@esf.edu. Two weeks’ advanced notice is requested.
Closed captioning for hearing impaired guests and participants is provided.
Seating
All guests are to be seated in the Amp seats, not the lawn. Please note there will be sections designated for graduates and faculty; all other seating is available for guests.
Weather
Commencement will proceed, rain or shine! All seating at the Amp is covered.
Get Your ESF Gear
ESF merchandise will be available for purchase from the ESF Bookstore tent at the top of the lawn.
Food and Beverages
Food and drink trucks will be available before and after the ceremony, so please come early and plan to stay after to celebrate with the Class of 2024 and ESF faculty and staff!
Food is available to purchase from Bull & Bear Roadhouse – gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be available.
Vendors are 100% cashless; credit, debit, and mobile payments will be accepted.