UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY 1 (9:30 a.m.) and 2 (2:30 p.m.) are SOLD OUT
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To the SUNY Cortland Community,
SAVE THE DATE: Four Ceremonies Planned for Commencement 2016
In light of SUNY Cortland’s continued success in educating historically high numbers of students, Commencement 2016 will be held in four separate, indoor ceremonies, including a Friday evening graduate event. The unpredictable spring weather in CNY, coupled with prohibitive costs, prevents the College from hosting outdoor Commencement ceremonies.
The schedule for Spring 2016 Commencement, during which the College is again expected to award a record, or near-record, number of degrees, is as follows:
All Commencement ceremonies will be held in the Bessie L. Park Class of 1901 Physical Education and Recreation Center Alumni Arena.
The College is expanding the number of ceremonies due to the size of its graduating classes, which have grown in recent years. SUNY Cortland’s strong retention and graduation rates are among the highest in the 64-campus SUNY system.
Students will selected their Commencement ceremony online on a first-come, first-served basis-beginning March 22, 2016 at 6 a.m.
Due to room capacity and fire code regulations, each student will receive four guest tickets. If students wish to bring additional guests they may utilize our overflow spaces. No tickets are needed for guests utilizing the overflow spaces.
If you have specific questions, please email: Special.EventsOffice@cortland.edu.
Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors,
Erik J. Bitterbaum
President
Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.* in the Park Center Alumni Arena
* Undergraduate Students are able to select their ceremony online beginning March 22, 2016 at 6 a.m.
(Follow Ticket Selection Directions below)
To graduate, you must apply for your degree regardless of participation in the Commencement ceremony. Degree application is accomplished through myRedDragon. Students may apply for their degree now through March 1.
Once at myRedDragon, do the following:
After applying for your degree, myRedDragon will prompt you to indicate your participation in commencement. You must indicate your participation by March 1 to ensure that your name will appear in the printed program.
In order to select your commencement ceremony, complete the following steps:
In order to participate in Commencement you must purchase a diploma cover through the online ticketing process ($11). You will first purchase your diploma cover through the ceremony selection site before you are able to select your tickets online. Please have a credit card ready. The diploma cover is linked to your Student Line-Up Ticket, which you MUST bring with you the day of Commencement. The diploma cover will be handed to you as you walk across the stage. It has no official resale value.
Friday, May 13, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Park Center Alumni Arena
*Graduate Students are able to select their ceremony online beginning March 23, 2016, at 8 a.m.
In order to participate in Commencement you must purchase a diploma cover through our online ticketing process. Please have a credit card ready. You will only have access to this site if you have applied for graduation through the Registrars Office.
To graduate, you must apply for your degree regardless of participation in the Commencement ceremony. Degree application is accomplished through myRedDragon. Students may apply for their degree now through March 1.
Once at myRedDragon, do the following:
After applying for your degree, myRedDragon will prompt you to indicate your participation in commencement. You must indicate your participation by March 1 to ensure that your name will appear in the printed program.
In order to participate in Commencement you must purchase a diploma cover through the online ticketing process ($11). You will first purchase your diploma cover through the ceremony selection site before you are able to select your tickets online. Please have a credit card ready. The diploma cover is linked to your Student Line-Up Ticket, which you MUST bring with you the day of Commencement. The diploma cover will be handed to you as you walk across the stage. It has no official resale value.
In order to select your commencement ceremony beginning May 23, 2016 at 8 a.m., complete the following steps:
Please note: Guest tickets are not required for admission into the Graduate Commencement ceremony. You will only need to bring your Student Line-Up Ticket with you.
SUNY Cortland cares about the safety of its new graduates and their families. As a precaution, backpacks and other items may be inspected before visitors enter the Alumni Arena for Commencement ceremonies. The College appreciates your cooperation in making this a safe and memorable event.
Dates for future ceremonies (2017) are available on the Future Ceremony Dates page.
Please note all Undergraduate Commencement tickets will be scanned at the door. The unique bar code on this ticket allows only one entry to the event. The first copy of an E-Ticket (if there are multiple copies made) to arrive at the event will gain entry after scanning and validation. Other copies of this ticket will be denied entry. You should handle this E-Ticket as you would any other valuable or cash. Please be very cautious if someone offers to sell you this document, it has no official resale value and may be an unauthorized copy.
Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Park Center Alumni Arena
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Friday, May 13, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Park Center Alumni Arena
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