Commencement 2026
For Students
Congratulations on your graduation!
We look forward to celebrating you on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the Clark Field House
10 am Ceremony: College of Health, Liberal Arts, and Sciences (Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and Veterinary Science)
2 pm Ceremony: College of Applied Professions (Applied Technologies, Architecture, Business, Hospitality, and Recreation)
Event tickets
Tickets are required for this event. Each participating graduate will receive five tickets to share with family and friends.
On-campus students will receive tickets during Final Exam Week.
Online students and December 2025 graduates may pick up tickets at a designated table outside the Clark Field House on May 16.
More information will be shared directly with graduates.
How to Participate in Commencement:
December 2025 graduates: If you would like to participate, please submit the RSVP to Walk form by April 4, 2026.
May and August 2026 graduates: Complete the Petition to Graduate by March 15. If you plan to walk in the ceremony, also submit the RSVP to Walk form by April 4, 2026.
Parking Information for Graduates:
You may park in any available campus parking lot and walk or take the shuttle to Clark Field House.
All vehicles must enter campus through the main entrance (South entrance will be used for outgoing traffic only). Traffic control staff will direct you to the best parking currently available on campus.
Student Line-Up:
Please arrive at least one hour before your ceremony begins. Graduates will line up
in tents behind the Clark Field House. Signs will direct you to your program area.
Please bring:
- Cap, hood, gown, and any cords or stoles
- Bobby pins for your cap and a safety pin to attach your hood
- A water bottle
Volunteers will help you will regalia and provide name cards. You’ll write your name phonetically so it can be announced correctly during the ceremony.
Graduation Attire and Regalia
Caps and gowns will be available to purchase in person and online through the Campus Bookstore beginning in March. Please look for additional announcements in Bronco Bulletin.
The Bookstore also carries the following cords for purchase: academic honors, nursing honors, veterinary honor society, and veterinary science peer mentors.
Other regalia is available through the department or organization that awards it.
Please check back for a regalia guide – coming soon!
Graduation Fair:
We encourage graduating students to attend the 2026 Graduation Fair on Thursday, March 5, 11 am - 2 pm in the Farrell Loft. Get your Commencement questions answered, connect with campus offices involved in the graduation process, and enter to win great prizes, such as a free cap and gown or a SUNY Delhi diploma frame!