Syracuse University Commencement

Commencement Weekend:

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Syracuse University’s schools and colleges will hold celebratory Convocations to individually recognize degree candidates and to present special awards. Convocations are followed by receptions, where students and families have the opportunity to mingle with faculty.

On Sunday, May 15, Syracuse University will hold Commencement for all graduates in the Carrier Dome beginning at 9:30 a.m. with student and academic processions. This will be followed by keynote speakers and the ceremonial conferring of degrees. Donald Newhouse '51 will deliver the SU 2016 Commencement address. Honorary Degree Recipients are Kevin Bell '74, Floyd Little '67, Tobias Wolff, and Donald Newhouse '51. The ceremony will conclude by noon. Tickets are not necessary for Convocations or Commencement. Diplomas are mailed to students after the certification process.