Register for Commencement

As a reminder, all graduation candidates who are eligible to participate in Commencement must register to indicate their intent to attend in the 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11, 2025 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 degree candidates can pick up their cap, gown and tassel at the Campus Store in the Schine Student Center during the dates and times listed below. Preorders for undergraduate regalia are not permitted, in-store pick up only.

Undergraduate Regalia Pick-Up Schedule:

• Wednesday, March 26: Campus Store from 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Thursday, March 27: Campus Store from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday, March 28: Campus Store from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

**Remember to bring your student I.D.**

Additional in-store pick up will resume April 14 and continue through Commencement weekend.

Master’s and doctoral regalia will be available to order online for delivery only. The link to order regalia will be posted to the Commencement website by March 1. Souvenir accessories will also be available. The deadline to order regalia and ensure delivery before Commencement weekend is April 27. However, we recommend you order your regalia as early as possible and account for shipping time.

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 2025 and will participate in the May 2025 celebrations must file on MySlice by March 1.

Graduation Wishing Well

Celebrate the Class of 2025!

Share gratitude, good wishes and great photos, whether you’re a soon-to-be grad or you’re a friend or family member of someone who’s graduating. 

When you make a gift to Syracuse’s Annual Fund, you change lives. What better way to mark a major milestone? The first 500 submissions posted before April 28 will be featured on the Dome’s big screens and other digital screens across campus during Commencement weekend. All remaining submissions will be added to our website.

Mark Your Calendars!

Beginning Monday, February 10
Senior Portraits for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Graduates 
Book your appointment today. Visit the Syracuse University Yearbook page on the Commencement website or contact Student Engagement at stactivities@syr.edu for more information. 

Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March 28
Graduation Fair & Undergraduate Regalia Distribution
Located at the Campus Store in the Schine Student Center

• Wednesday, March 26 from 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Thursday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

You’ll also have a chance to make your Class Giving Campaign gift of $25.00—and get an exclusive cord to wear at Commencement!

Thursday, May 8, 12:00 p.m.
Commencement Rehearsal (students only). Enter the stadium through Gate D.

Thursday, May 8 – Saturday, May 10
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 11, 9:30 a.m.
2025 Commencement
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 the Syracuse University 2025 Commencement, please visit commencement.syr.edu.