Commencement Weekend
What is the difference between a Convocation and Commencement?
Syracuse University schools and colleges host celebratory Convocations on the Friday or Saturday before Commencement to individually recognize degree candidates and to present special awards. Convocations are followed by receptions, where students and families have the opportunity to mingle with deans and faculty.
Commencement is the all-university ceremony on Sunday, May 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending approximately at noon. The Syracuse University Chancellor and President ceremoniously confers degrees at Commencement.
Convocations and Commencement Weekend
Event Schedule
Thursday, May 12, 2022
| Ceremonies | Start Time | Location |
| Commencement Rehearsal (*students only) |
11:30 AM | Stadium |
| Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony | 3:00 PM | 304ABC, Schine Student Center |
| Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Reception | Immediately following the ceremony | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center |
| College of Professional Studies Convocation Livestream |
6:00 PM | Hendricks Chapel |
| College of Professional Studies Reception | 7:00 PM | Tents on the Quad |
Friday, May 13, 2022 |
| Ceremonies | Start Time | Location |
| Veteran Commencement Ceremony | 8:00 AM | K.G. Tan Auditorium, NVRC |
| Veteran Commencement Reception | 9:00 AM | Grand Hall, NVRC |
| Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Convocation – master’s and doctoral degree Livestream |
10:00 AM | Hendricks Chapel |
| Army and Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony | 10:30 AM | K.G. Tan Auditorium, NVRC |
| Posse Scholars Celebration | 11:00 AM | 304ABC, Schine Student Center |
| Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Reception – master’s and doctoral degree | 11:30 AM | Maxwell Hall Patio Maxwell Hall Foyer |
| BACCALAUREATE Center for Academic Achievement & Student Development (CSTEP, HEOP, LSAMP, McNair, SSS) | 12:00 PM | Hendricks Chapel |
| Senior Celebration | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Einhorn Family Walkway |
| Syracuse University Official Class Ring Ceremony | 2:00 PM | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center |
| Renée Crown University Honors Program Ceremony Livestream |
3:00 PM | Hendricks Chapel |
| Renée Crown University Honors Program Reception | 3:30 PM | Tent A on the Quad |
| Graduate School Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Livestream |
5:00 PM | Goldstein Auditorium |
| Graduate School Doctoral Hooding Reception | 6:00 PM | Panasci Lounge |
| Itanwa Orinwa | 8:00 PM | Goldstein Auditorium |
Saturday, May 14, 2022 |
| Ceremonies | Start Time | Location |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science Convocation Livestream |
8:30 AM | Manley Field House |
|
College of Arts and Sciences Convocation – bachelor’s degree candidates Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Convocation – bachelor’s degree |
8:30 AM | Stadium |
| School of Architecture Convocation – bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates Livestream |
10:00 AM | Hendricks Chapel |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science Reception | 10:30 AM | Tent at Manley |
| College of Arts and Sciences Reception - bachelor's degree candidates | 10:30 AM | All Tents on the Quad |
| Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Reception - bachelor's degree | 10:30 AM | Tent on Lincoln Quad |
| School of Architecture Reception – bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates | 11:30 AM | Slocum Hall Atrium |
| School of Information Studies Convocation – bachelor’s degree candidates Livestream |
12:00 PM | Goldstein Auditorium, Schine |
| School of Education Convocation Livestream |
12:30 PM | Manley Field House |
| Newhouse School of Public Communications Convocation Livestream |
12:30 PM | Stadium |
| Martin J. Whitman School of Management Reception | 1:00 PM | Whitman School of Management (Flaum Grand Hall) |
| School of Information Studies Reception – bachelor’s degree candidates | 1:15 PM | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center |
| School of Education Reception | 1:45 PM | Tent at Manley |
| College of Arts and Sciences Convocation – master’s degree candidates Livestream |
2:00 PM | Hendricks Chapel |
| Newhouse School of Public Communications Reception | 2:30 PM | All Tents on the Quad |
| College of Arts and Sciences Reception – master’s degree candidates | 3:00 PM | Strasser Commons, Eggers Hall, 2nd Floor |
| School of Information Studies Convocation – master’s and doctoral degree candidates Livestream |
3:00 PM | Goldstein Auditorium, Schine |
| Martin J. Whitman School of Management Convocation Livestream |
4:00 PM | Stadium |
| College of Visual and Performing Arts Masters Hooding Ceremony Livestream |
4:30 PM | Hendricks Chapel |
| School of Information Studies Reception – master’s and doctoral degree candidates | 4:30 PM | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Centre |
| Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics Convocation Livestream |
4:30 PM | Manley Field House |
| Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics Reception | 6:15 PM | Tent at Manley |
| College of Visual and Performing Arts Convocation – bachelor’s and master’s degree Livestream |
7:30 PM | Stadium |
| College of Visual and Performing Arts Reception | 9:00 PM | Stadium |
Sunday, May 15, 2022 |
| Ceremonies | Start Time | Location |
| 2022 Commencement – all Syracuse University graduation candidates Livestream |
9:30 AM | Stadium |
| Multicultural Graduation Reception | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Centre |
| Commencement Brunch SOLD OUT! |
12:30 PM and 2:30 PM | Drumlins Country Club |
Download the 2022 Commencement Weekend Ceremonies [PDF]
Ceremonies (prior to Commencement Weekend)
Friday, May 6, 2022
| Ceremonies | Start Time | Location |
| College of Law Commencement Livestream |
11:00 AM | Stadium |
Sunday, May 8, 2022 |
| Ceremonies | Start Time | Location |
| Blessing for Students at Hendricks Chapel | 4:00 PM | Hendricks Chapel |
Important Security Procedures for Commencement Weekend
As part of an ongoing effort to ensure a safe and enjoyable event, all guests and degree candidates will go through security screening, including metal detection, prior to entering all Convocation and Commencement venues. Please allow additional time for security screening to avoid delay.
As in past years, large bags, backpacks, duffel bags, and large shopping bags will not be allowed and degree candidates and all guests may not bring bags larger than 10″ x 10″ into Convocations or Commencement. All purses, binocular cases, and camera cases will be opened and inspected. There will not be a holding area for items at any venue.
As always, the following items are prohibited:
- Firearms, explosives, fireworks
- Air horns, backpacks, balls, balloons, banners, beach balls, coolers, confetti, containers, large purses, duffel bags, laser pointers, noise makers, inflatables, promotional items, shopping bags, large signs
- Food and beverages may not be brought into ceremony venues, except if for medical reasons or for infants
Service dogs are the only animals permitted inside Commencement Weekend venues.