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SUNY ESF Commencement

2 p.m. | Saturday, May 11, 2024

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview

Commencement is a milestone in which we celebrate our students’ achievements as they complete their academic journey at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. To mark the significance of this occasion and to help us honor our degree candidates, we are planning several receptions, award ceremonies, and other festivities.

The full schedule will be posted this page. Highlights are below!

Ceremonies, Receptions, and Special Events

Week of May 6, 2024

Inclusive Excellence Reception

3-4:30 p.m. | Tuesday, May 7

Please join us as we honor our 2024 graduates of color, international graduates, EOP graduates, LGBTQIA+ graduates, graduates with disabilities, graduates of diverse faith traditions, and women graduates.

Graduation Rehearsal and Champagne Toast

3-4:30 p.m. | Wednesday, May 8



Please join us in toasting the Class of 2024! The annual champagne (or ginger ale) toast will take place following a brief Commencement rehearsal for graduate candidates.

Graduate School Higher Degree Ceremony

Time TBD | Friday, May 10



Graduate students are integral to the ESF community in their support of teaching undergraduates and making contributions to societally important research and professional projects. Faculty members serve as advisors to graduate students in these endeavors. You will hear more about each student’s special contributions as their faculty advisors introduce them.

Honors Ceremony

9-10 a.m. | Saturday, May 11

This ceremony recognizes students who successfully complete all requirements of the Honors Program. Students receive honors medals that are worn to Commencement and recognition on their college transcript that they graduated with Honors.

Department Receptions

10:30 a.m.-noon | Saturday, May 11

Curriculum-specific receptions for degree candidates, their guests, and members of the ESF college community.

Joint Commencement with SU

9:30 a.m. | Sunday, May 12

In honor of our long-standing partnership with Syracuse University, ESF students are invited to participate in a joint Commencement ceremony at the JMA Wireless Dome.