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Commencement Events

May 10, 2025

College of Arts and Sciences Master’s Convocation

May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm3:00pm EDT

Hendricks Chapel

The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to host our 2025 Master’s Convocation in Hendricks Chapel on May 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will include individual recognition of the degree…

Newhouse Convocation Reception

May 10, 2025 at 2:30pm3:30pm EDT

Tents on the Quad

A reception for graduates and their guests will take place under tents on the Shaw Quad immediately following convocation. Light refreshments will be served.

School of Information Studies Graduate Convocation

May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm5:30pm EDT

Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium

The iSchool Graduate Convocation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Panasci…

College of Arts and Sciences Master’s Convocation Reception

May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm4:00pm EDT

Lincoln Courtyard

Following the College of Arts and Sciences Master’s Convocation all guests are welcome to attend a reception on the Lincoln Courtyard starting at 3:00 p.m. This reception is an opportunity for…

Whitman School of Management Class of 2025 Convocation

May 10, 2025 at 4:00pm6:00pm EDT

The Dome

Join Whitman in celebrating the Class of 2025 at our Convocation running on Saturday, May 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. Student assembly to prepare for the processional meets at…

master's graduate in a cap and gown smiles at the camera

School of Education 2025 Convocation Ceremony

May 10, 2025 at 4:30pm5:45pm EDT

John A. Lally Athletics Complex

Celebrate 2025 graduates of the Syracuse University School of Education at the 48th Convocation Ceremony. Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate of advanced study recipients and…

College of Visual and Performing Arts Master’s Hooding Ceremony

May 10, 2025 at 4:30pm5:30pm EDT

Hendricks Chapel and Virtual (See event details)

The hooding of master’s candidates prior to Commencement is a special tradition at the College of Visual and Performing Arts and symbolizes the culmination of graduate studies and the degree…

graduate hugs a family member after the convocation ceremony

School of Education 2025 Convocation Reception

May 10, 2025 at 5:45pm6:30pm EDT

John A. Lally Athletics Complex

Reception for School of Education gradautes and guests after the 2025 Convocation Ceremony. Gather and celebrate with family, friends, faculty, and staff! Refreshments will be available. More…

College of Visual and Performing Arts Convocation

May 10, 2025 at 7:30pm9:00pm EDT

The Dome and Virtual (See event details)

Join the College of Visual and Performing Arts as we celebrate the achievements of our Class of 2025 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates. Students will have the opportunity to cross the…

College of Visual and Performing Arts Convocation Reception

May 10, 2025 at 9:00pm9:30pm EDT

The Dome, Miron Victory Court

Celebrate the Class of 2025! Graduates, families, and friends are invited to join the College of Visual and Performing Arts for light refreshments after the college’s convocation ceremony.

May 11, 2025

Commencement Ceremony

May 11, 2025 at 9:30am12:00pm EDT

JMA Wireless Dome

Syracuse University Commencement is an all-university ceremony where the Chancellor and President ceremoniously confers degrees.