Planning for your Graduation Day

Graduation ceremonies feature some of Cornell's finest traditions.  This page includes some important Baccalaureate and Commencement information to assist you in planning an exciting and memorable day for you and your family.   

 Baccalaureate:  The academic procession for Baccalaureate will form in front of Old Sem at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 1; the service will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Commencement:  Students will assemble for Commencement at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2; the ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. 

Further details about the Baccalaureate service and Commencement ceremony will be distributed to you in May.  If you do not plan to participate in Commencement, please contact the Registrar's Office at 319-895-4374 or mlong@cornellcollege.edu. 

  Cap & Gown: To purchase your cap and gown contact the Cornell Bookstore at 319-895-4378 or go on line at  www.herffjones.com/college/graduation.

 Senior and Faculty Speaker selection: One tradition is for the senior class to select the Faculty and Senior Speakers. Final election from the top five nominees will be conducted in April.  

Affinity Seating: a proud Cornell tradition which gives seniors the opportunity to sit with close friends from their class during the Commencement ceremony. Please arrive on June 2 at 9:00 a.m. to begin the line up.   

If you have any questions about Commencement weekend schedules and procedures, please feel free to call or stop by the Student Affairs Office on the first floor of Old Sem, 895-4234.