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.
A livestream will be available for the May 13 ceremony – a link will be shared and posted here during commencement week.
Please check back often, as details will continue to be announced!
May 2023 Commencement
SUNY ESF Commencement
Saturday, May 13
2 p.m. | St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony
Friday, May 12
4:30 p.m. | ESF Gateway Center
All graduates are required to complete the survey below by no later than Friday, April 14. Open the link below in incognito mode and use your esf.edu credentials.
Ceremonies, Receptions, and Special Events
Tuesday, May 9
Inclusive Excellence Reception
Gateway Center
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10
Graduation Rehearsal and Champagne Toast
Gateway Center
3 p.m.
Friday, May 12
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony
Gateway Center
4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 13
Honors Ceremony
Gateway Center
TBA
Saturday, May 13
Department Receptions
Locations TBA
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 13
SUNY ESF Commencement
St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
2 p.m.
Sunday, May 14
Graduate/Family Breakfast
Procession to JMA Wireless Dome
Gateway Center
7:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 14
Joint Ceremony with Syracuse University
JMA Wireless Dome
9:30 a.m.
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.
Student Checklist for Graduation
Senior Portraits
Get your free senior portrait taken!
March 7-9 | Bray Hall Rotunda
Set up an appointment
School code: 87124
Questions? Call 1-800-687-9327 (Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Caps & Gowns (Regalia)
SUNY ESF Commencement
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.
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony
Regalia must be worn by degree candidates during the Higher Degree Ceremony on Friday
and at Commencement on Saturday.
Location
SUNY ESF Commencement
St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
490 Restoration Way | Syracuse, NY 13209
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony and other receptions
SUNY ESF
1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210
Parking
SUNY ESF Commencement
Guests may park on-site at the Amphitheater.
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony and other receptions
Parking will be available to guests during the entire Commencement Weekend in all
available campus lots, including our auxiliary lot (P22). No parking permits are required.
Event Accessibility
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact 315-470-6660 or studenthelp@esf.edu. Two weeks advanced noticed is requested. Closed captioning for hearing impaired guests and participants is provided.
Questions?
Undergraduate activities: (315) 470-6660
Graduate School activities: (315) 470-6599