College and School Diploma Ceremonies
University Commencement Ceremony
- 8:00 a.m. Guests may begin arriving at stadium seats
- 9:15 a.m. Graduates assemble on Arts Quad for procession
- 10:00-11:00 a.m. Procession arrives at stadium
- 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. University Commencement Ceremony
- 12:30-3:00 p.m. College diploma ceremonies & receptions, various locations on campus
Following the commencement ceremony, diploma ceremonies, diploma distribution and/or receptions will be held at many of the colleges and schools and should conclude by 3:00 p.m. Specific information can be found below.
Information about diplomas (name on diploma, dates, etc.) can be viewed on the Office of the University Registar website.
On commencement day, a campus map noting ceremony locations will be included in the Commencement Program handed out in the stadium. Please let all guests know the student's department in case your party gets separated before, during, or after the University Commencement ceremony. Be sure to check for the Program for any changes to the information posted below.
Due to the large crowds leaving the stadium all at once, please:
- plan to meet your student at the college/school/department ceremony/reception
- plan on walking to the reception or ride the bus to the locations near the college event
- do not expect to drive your vehicle on campus
Diploma Ceremonies and Receptions
Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Corps
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Architecture, Art, and Planning
Arts and Sciences
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Engineering
Graduate School
Graduate and Professional School Candidates - information page
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Hotel Administration
Human Ecology
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Industrial and Labor Relations
Johnson Graduate School of Management
Law School
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College of Veterinary Medicine
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Contact Information
Office of Commencement Events
B13 Day Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
(607) 255-9541
Email: commencement@cornell.edu