Commencement Schedule

Sunday, May 11

7 a.m.

United States Air Force and Army ROTC

Commissioning Ceremony: Hendricks Chapel

 

Air Force ROTC Bar-Pinning Ceremony immediately following the Commissioning Ceremony: Hendricks Chapel Steps (If inclement weather, Hendricks Chapel, Noble Roomu

  Air Force ROTC Reception: Hendricks Chapel, Noble Room
 

Questions, call 315-443-2461 or e-mail voconnor@syr.edu

  ARMY ROTC Bar-Pinning Ceremony immediately following the Commissioning Ceremony: Hendricks Chapel
  ARMY ROTC Reception: Hendricks Chapel Lobby
  Question, call 315-443-2462 or e-mail nvirgil@syr.edu

 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

7:45 a.m. Complimentary breakfast for ESF degree candidates and their guests, Alumni (Nifkin) Lounge, Marshall Hall

The 154th Commencement of Syracuse University

8:15 a.m. Gates open at the Carrier Dome. See map for guest gates A, B, C, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, and P.
 

Degree candidates only enter at Gate D. 

 

Buses begin transporting passengers from South Campus and Manley Field House to campus. Map indicates bus stops.

  Driving time to campus may be longer than usual due to large attendance and heavy traffic. Guests should plan to leave in ample time to be seated before 9:30 a.m. Allow additional driving time during inclement weather.
8:15-
11:30 a.m.
Food concessions open, Carrier Dome. Available for sale: coffee, hot chocolate, milk, water, orange juice, soda, donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt and candy.
9 a.m. Degree candidates must be in place. Use Gate D and assemble in the north stands for the procession: bachelor’s degree by college; master’s degree as a group; doctoral degree as a group. (See Degree Candidates Assembly Area on the Commencement Seating Plan).

Do not bring large bags (i.e., backpacks, duffel bags, large shopping bags) into the Carrier Dome.

No one will be allowed to join the line once the procession has started.

9:30 a.m.

Student Procession

Guests wishing to see the student procession should be in their seats by this time. Parents and friends may take photographs from their seats but are not permitted on the floor. Opera glasses and binoculars are recommended.

Noon Ceremony Ends

Noon - 

2 p.m.

Multicultural Senior Reception
Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center. Reservations required.
Questions, call 315-443-9676 or e-mail oma@syr.edu.

Noon -

1:15 p.m.

University College BRUNCH RECEPTION for BPS graduates, families, and guests. University College, 700 University Avenue
Questions, call 315-443-1317 or e-mail dagolia@uc.syr.edu.

Noon -

3 p.m.

Commencement Brunch Buffet Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center
 
Adults $18.95/person
Children 12 and under $9.95
Children under 5 free
  Reservations and deposit information, call Lisa Garvey or Deena Capria, 315-443-3770.
  Parking is available in the University Avenue Garage, north of the Dome. It is advisable that those attending the SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET at the Schine Student Center park in the garage prior to the Commencement ceremony.
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