Commencement Week Activities
Commencement week is full of activities celebrating the culmination of our students’ hard work — we encourage everyone to participate in the fun!
Tuesday, May 5
Inclusive Excellence Reception
Gateway Center
Time TBD
Please RSVP to let us know you are coming and/or share well wishes and congratulations with graduates. Please arrive 15-30 mins early to check-in. If you cannot attend in person, online link will be provided.
Wednesday, May 6
Graduation Rehearsal
and Champagne Toast
Gateway Center
Time TBD
Friday, May 8
Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony
Gateway Center
Time TBD
Saturday, May 9
Honors Ceremony
Gateway Center
9–10 a.m.
Saturday, May 9
Environmental Biology Awards Ceremony
Illick Hall, Room 5
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 9
Department Receptions
Time/locations TBD
Chemical Engineering —
Chemistry—
Environmental Biology —
Environmental Resources Engineering —
Environmental Science —
Environmental Studies —
Landscape Architecture —
Sustainable Resources Management —
Saturday, May 9
SUNY ESF Commencement
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Noon Gates open
2 p.m. Ceremony starts
Students should arrive by 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 10
Syracuse University Commencement
JMA Wireless Dome
9 a.m. graduate arrival
9:30 a.m. ceremony starts
ESF students are invited to participated. RVSP will be required in advance. More information to come.
Please note the Dome’s clear bag policy. Details can be found online here.
If you have accessibility needs, please refer to this information from Syracuse University.
