Four Commencement Ceremonies Planned in 2015
11/04/2014
SUNY Cortland’s continued success in educating historically high numbers of students means Commencement 2015 will be held in four separate, indoor ceremonies, including a Friday evening undergraduate event.
The unpredictable spring weather in Central New York, coupled with prohibitive costs, prevents the College from hosting outdoor Commencement ceremonies.
The schedule for Spring Commencement, during which the College is again expected to award a record or near-record number of degrees, is as follows:
- Undergraduate 1: Friday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m.
- Undergraduate 2: Saturday, May 16, at 9:30 a.m.
- Undergraduate 3: Saturday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m.
- Graduate: Saturday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Postcards sharing a Commencement checklist will be sent out to students’ home addresses over winter break. Students will select their Commencement ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis on Tuesday, March 24. Each student will receive four guest tickets.
Additional details about Commencement 2015 will be released on the Commencement website and sent directly to eligible students’ Cortland email addresses.
Specific questions can be directed to the College’s Special Events Office.
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