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
Nomination Forms
- Class Marshal Application | Nominate a May grad to serve as Class Marshal. (Deadline has passed)
- May 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker | Nominate a May undergraduate student to speak at the commencement ceremony. (Deadline has passed)
- 2026 Robin Hood Oak Awards | Nominate an undergraduate student graduating in May for a MOSA Robin Hood Oak Award. (Nominations are open now)
Spring Banquet
Come celebrate our May 2026 graduates & the end of the academic year. Spring Banquet will take place Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Sky Armory in downtown Syracuse. Tickets prices will increase after March 13 but are available until March 25.
Senior Portraits
Senior portraits will be taken on campus from March 2-4.
Commencement Communications
Key communications regarding the May 2026 Commencement
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