Graduate checklist

Please note the dates/deadlines and associated to-dos on your calendar to best prepare for Commencement.

Feb. 6 Purchase your cap and gown online. Ordering ends on March 21 for in-store pickup. Orders will be available for pickup at the ůůֱ²¥ Shop beginning on April 22. Home delivery orders end on April 10.
March 9 Seniors will receive graduation form instructions via email.
March 19 Last day to complete the graduation form.
March 23-27 Senior portraits will be taken at the ůůֱ²¥ Shop by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the weeklong event. An email will be sent out to the graduating class to register for this event if interested.
March 30 Pre-approved August grads who will be completing requirements over the summer will receive instructions regarding the submission of a degree completion plan.
April 10 August grad degree completion plans due. Plans must be submitted/approved to walk at graduation.
April 22 Caps and gowns will be available for pickup at the ůůֱ²¥ Shop. If you did not preorder, you will be able to purchase caps and gowns at this time.
April 29 Last day of classes
May 1-3 Study days
May 4-7 Final exams
May 11-15 Senior Week
May 15-16 Commencement Weekend
May 16 The Å¯Å¯Ö±²¥ Shop will be on-site at SPAC during Commencement with class rings and diploma frames available, and the campus location will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with diploma frames available for purchase. 
May 16 ůůֱ²¥ College's 115th Commencement Exercises

 

Commencement Contact

Stewardship & College Events

Colton House
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815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Future Commencement Dates2026 - Saturday, May 16
2027 - Saturday, May 22
2028 -  Saturday, May 20
2029 - Saturday, May 19