Commencement is May 10! First: Register for the Ceremony ✅

As a reminder, all graduation candidates who are eligible to participate in Commencement must register to indicate their intent to attend the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10, 2026 and confirm an estimated number of attendees. 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. 

Secure Your Cap and Gown 🎓

All candidates who are eligible to participate in Commencement or Convocations must secure regalia, including a cap, gown and tassel prior to Commencement Weekend. 

Undergraduate

Undergraduate degree candidates can preorder their cap, gown and tassel for pickup at the Campus Store in the Schine Student Center during the Grad Fair on April 8 through April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The deadline to preorder regalia for pickup during the Grad Fair is March 12. SUID will be required for regalia pickup. 

Graduate

Master’s and doctoral regalia are available to purchase online for delivery or in-store pickup. The deadline to order master’s and doctoral regalia and ensure delivery before Commencement weekend is April 5. However, we recommend you order your regalia as early as possible and account for shipping time. In-store pickup at the Campus Store in Schine Student Center will begin during the Grad Fair on April 8 through April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUID will be required for regalia pickup.

Souvenir accessories for all degree levels are also available to order at this link Order Accessories.

Please note, in-store pickup will be available during regular Campus Store hours following the Grad Fair dates and will continue through Commencement weekend.

Additional information regarding store hours, diploma frames and more can be found on the Campus Store website.

File Your Diploma Request 📃

Don’t wait! Complete and file your diploma request form online.

All degree candidates who plan to complete degree requirements by August 2026 and will participate in the May 2026 celebrations must file on MySlice by March 1.

2026 Class Giving Campaign💲

Support Your Passion!

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 get an exclusive cord to wear at Commencement!

Mark Your Calendars! 📅

Senior Portraits for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Graduates 
Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20 Schedule your appointment today. 

Also, don’t miss your chance to save on the 2026 Syracuse University Yearbook! Receive $10 off your yearbook purchase now through April 1. Visit this website to order and personalize a yearbook. 

Graduation Fair & Regalia Distribution
Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10 between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Located at the Campus Store in the Schine Student Center

You’ll also have a chance to make your Class Giving Campaign gift of $26—and get an exclusive cord to wear at Commencement!

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

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

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

*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.* 

For more information about Syracuse University’s 2026 Commencement Weekend, please visit the Commencement website and/or follow @SUCommencement on Instagram.