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May Commencement Weekend

May 2025 Commencement Weekend
May 23 – 25, 2025

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Cornell University will hold two in-person Commencement Ceremonies for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Schoellkopf Field.


PROGRAM: The 2024 electronic Commencement program containing all of the graduates’ names is posted here. Congratulations, graduates!


Livestream viewing of the PhD Recognition Event held on Friday, May 24, 2024

University Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony Livestream


Livestream viewing of 1st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2024

1st University Commencement Ceremony Livestream


Livestream viewing of 2nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2024

2nd University Commencement Ceremony Livestream


December Recognition

December 2024 Recognition Ceremony for all December 2024 Graduates
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Barton Hall
10:00 a.m. – noon


Review cap and gown information for graduates here.


The event will be live-streamed and captioned for those unable to attend. It will be recorded and remain archived for viewing later as well.


Click here to watch the event that took place on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 10:00 am EST.