Don’t miss Senior Celebration!

Stroll down to the Einhorn Family Walk on Thursday, May 7 after Commencement rehearsal for Senior Celebration 2026. 

Enjoy fun activities, food, giveaways and a chance to make lasting memories with friends.

Thursday, May 7

Noon Commencement Rehearsal (JMA Wireless Dome)
1 – 4 p.m. Senior Celebration (Einhorn Family Walk)

Complete the First Destination Survey

Syracuse University Career Services wants to hear about your next chapter, soon-to-be grads! 🎉

Whether you’ve landed a job, are heading to grad school, planning a service or volunteer experience, or still figuring things out—we want to know what’s ahead for you. Take just a few minutes to complete the First-Destination Survey today.

Sign in through Handshake to get started.

Not totally sure of your plans yet? No problem at all—that’s completely normal. Your response helps us better understand the many paths Syracuse graduates take after earning their degrees. It also allows faculty and staff to offer targeted support, connect graduates with resources, and recommend Career Coaching opportunities to help you clarify your goals and move confidently toward professional success.

Thanks for sharing your story—we’re excited to see where you’re headed!

Update Your Email Address

Class of 2026, please share your non-syr.edu email address so the Syracuse Alumni team can keep you connected to Syracuse! Your syr.edu email address will only continue to work for one year from your graduation date. 

You are Forever Orange!

OrangeNow App Commencement Experience

Check out the OrangeNow App for easy access to Commencement weekend details.

The Commencement Experience in the OrangeNow App allows all graduation candidates and their families to get immediate access to Commencement-related information in real-time. Access information on ceremony locations, shuttle service, campus maps and more while you are on the move. 

Ceremony Livestream Details

All school and college convocations and Commencement will also be livestreamed. Visit the Commencement website during May 7 – May 10, 2026 to view these ceremonies online.

2026 Class Giving Campaign💲

Pay it forward and support the part of the SU you love most with a gift to the Class of 2026 Giving Campaign! Make your Class Giving Campaign gift of $26—and you’ll receive an exclusive cord to wear at Commencement! 

Already made your gift? You can pick up your Class Giving cord during the dates and times listed below:

Additional Dates (Schine Student Center):

• Tuesday, April 28 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 6 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Senior Celebration (Einhorn Family Walk):

• Thursday, May 7 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Additional dates and times by School or College can be found on the Class Giving website.

Register for Commencement

Make sure to register and indicate your intent to participate in the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10.

Registration is for graduation candidates only. Parents, family, friends and/or guests DO NOT need to complete the registration form. Registration information will be used to estimate total attendance for planning purposes. 

There is no limit to the number of guests you can bring. If your guest counts change, you DO NOT need to resubmit your registration. 

Registration is not required for participation in school and college convocations.

Reminder: Clear Bag Policy in Effect

Syracuse University has a clear bag policy (view details) which will be in effect for Commencement weekend. Both walk-through and handheld metal detectors will be in place and used at all ceremonies, School/College Convocations and Commencement at all JMA Wireless Dome entry gates, Lally Athletics Complex, Hendricks Chapel, National Veterans Resource Center and Schine Student Center for both graduates and guests.

To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit, guests are not permitted to bring the following items into ceremony venues:

• Air Horns & Noisemakers
• Alcoholic Beverages or Illegal Drugs
• Amplified Sound Devices
• Animals (excluding certified service animals)
• Backpacks
• Balloons & Confetti
• Banners, Signs and Flags
• Cameras (w/ a 6″ zoom lens or greater)
• Coolers (including small soft sided coolers)
• Food & Beverages (except for special needs)
• GoPro Cameras/Selfie Stick
• Laptops/iPad/Tripod
• Large Purse or Bags
• Laser Pointers
• Open Water Bottles
• Pocketknives or Knives of Any Kind
• Skateboards or Frisbees
• Sports Balls of Any Kind
• Video Recording Equipment
• Weapons of Any Kind

Mark your calendars!

Now through May 10
Regalia Distribution
Syracuse University regalia distribution will continue through May 10 in the lower level of the Campus Store at the Schine Student Center. Regalia is required to participate in ceremonies hosted throughout Commencement weekend, including all school/college convocations and Commencement.

Sunday, May 3, 4 p.m.
Blessing of Students at Hendricks Chapel
To celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 and launch campus Commencement activities, this event is free and open to all, including Syracuse University students, parents, alumni, and community members. The program will include musical performances, spoken reflections, and recognition of students.

Thursday, May 7, Noon
Commencement Rehearsal (students only) 
Enter the stadium through Gate D.

Thursday, May 7 – Saturday, May 9
Commencement Weekend Events
The full schedule of school and college convocations, ceremonies and receptions is available on the Commencement site. Tickets are not required.

Sunday, May 10, 9:30 a.m.
2026 Commencement
JMA Wireless Dome
Tickets are not required. 

Commencement Brunch Reservations

Looking for a place to gather after Commencement? Drumlins Country Club is offering a Mother’s Day and Commencement Brunch on Sunday, May 10, 2026 with seating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required.

Adults $39 | Children 12 & under $20
(Buffet Style, Deposit Required, Sales Tax and 20% Gratuity Not Included)

Drumlins Country Club – Grand Ballroom
(800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY)
Reserve via RESY or call 315.446.8511

For more information on Syracuse University’s Commencement 2026, please visit the Commencement website.

*Syracuse University adheres to New York State/Onondaga County public health guidelines and protocols that could impact admission requirements or capacities for large gatherings. Graduation candidates will be notified, via email, of any such changes as soon as they are confirmed.*