Commencement Weekend will be held on May 23-25 in 2025. Please check back in the fall for information about Commencement Weekend 2025.
May Commencement Weekend 2024 Friday, May 24 – Sunday, May 26, 2024
Plans for Commencement Weekend were for families and guests to attend two celebratory events: one of the university ceremonies at the stadium on Saturday and a college/school or department ceremony during the weekend.
All degrees were conferred at the two (2) University Ceremonies onSaturday, May 25, 2024. Both events were livestreamed. (See links below.)
Friday is generally a travel day, when many families arrive in town.
However, some departments have events planned for Friday, so be sure to check the college event schedule when making your travel plans.
PhD Recognition Ceremony Ceremony for all PhD candidates, Barton Hall, 5:30pm-7:30pm.…more
Concert is in Bailey Hall by the renowned Cornell Choirs, 8:00-9:45pm. Concert information, price, and link to purchase tickets will posted at Cornell Tickets in late spring. Direct specific questions about the concert to [email protected]
Saturday is graduation day! University Commencement Ceremonies will be at 10 am and 2:30 pm in Schoellkopf Stadium for all degree candidates. The procession and ceremony will be livestreamed for both events.
A number of colleges and departments have events planned for Saturday as well, so check to see if you have one to attend.
College Events
Check for your student’s college event schedule to see if you have a college or department event to attend on Sunday.
