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, 2026
Nomination Forms
- Class Marshal Application | Nominate a May grad to serve as Class Marshal! (Form opens Feb 2)
- May 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker | Nominate a May undergraduate student to speak at the commencement ceremony! (Form opens Feb 13)
- 2026 Robin Hood Oak Awards | Nominate an undergraduate student graduating in May for a MOSA Robin Hood Oak Award! (Form opens March 2)
Commencement Communications
Key communications regarding the May 2025 Commencement (For reference, 2026 Commencement information coming soon!)
- May 1 — Commencement Details
- April 21 — Graduate Student Regalia Update
- April 14 — Undergraduate Regalia Pop Up on Campus April 15, 16
- March 13 — Important Message for Graduation Candidates
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