Commencement at SUNY Cortland is a special weekend for our graduates and their guests. The presence of the faculty and staff that guided them through their time here is highly regarded and appreciated by our graduates. Supporting the students that you have taught and mentored through Commencement is extremely rewarding for you, as well. This is an important milestone for our graduates and their guests, and your participation is a piece they will always remember
Faculty and staff who would like to participate in the processional and recessional should arrive one hour before the ceremony and report to Park Center room 2218. Regalia is required for those wishing to march during the processional and recessional. If you do not already have Commencement regalia, please visit the Regalia Rental/Purchase webpage for details on how to obtain regalia paid for by the President’s Office.
Faculty and staff wishing to attend a ceremony, but not participate in the processional and recessional, will need a ticket to each ceremony they plan to attend. Please reach out to the Campus Event Management office with information regarding the ceremonies you wish to attend. Commencement tickets will be emailed in the week leading up to Commencement.
Faculty and staff who would like to participate as a marshal in Undergraduate Commencement (A, B, C) and Graduate Commencement, please see more details on the marshals webpage.