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.
May 2026 Commencement Ceremony
2 p.m. | Saturday, May 9
Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Accessibility Details for Amphitheater can be found on the Ceremony Details page.
Digital Program
In an effort to continue ESF's movement toward zero waste, and to ensure accessibility for those who cannot attend commencement, our programs are available digitally. QR codes linking directly to the program online will be available at the event. Thank you for helping improve our world.
Regalia
Regalia Reuse Program
Alumni can donate gently used graduation regalia for soon-to-be graduates to rent and wear on their big day! By donating 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. Donations can be made at commencement via a drop off bin at the Amp, on campus by bringing it to the Office of Sustainability (123 Bray) or using the donation bin in Moon and Gateway the week after Commencement or by shipping it to the Office of Sustainability: 1 Forestry Dr., 123 Bray Hall, Syracuse, N.Y. 13210.
Commencement Communications
Key communications regarding the May 2026 Commencement
- April 27 — Campus Invite to Celebrate May 2026 Graduates
- Feb. 26 — Important Message for Graduation Candidates (Grad Survey, Regalia Information)
In an effort to continue ESF's movement toward zero waste, and to ensure accessibility for those who cannot attend commencement, we will not be printing programs this year and will instead offer QR codes linking directly to the program online. Thank you for helping improve our world.
Questions?
Undergraduate activities: (315) 470-6660
Graduate School activities: (315) 470-6599