Commencement
December Graduates University Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, December 21
10am – 12pm
Barton Hall
The university’s annual Recognition Ceremony for December graduates is a special event enjoyed by students and families. There is no limit to the number of guests who may attend, and there are no tickets. However, students planning to attend must submit an RSVP by December 19. Information on this ceremony can be found on the Office of Commencement site.
For Doctoral (Ph.D., J.S.D., and D.M.A.) Candidates
May Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony Participation
Degree recipients for August 2019, December 2019, and May 2020 may participate in the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony on Sat. May 23 and Commencement ceremony on Sun. May 24, 2020. Visit the University Commencement website.
August 2020 and December 2020 degree candidates may also participate in these events during Commencement Weekend, however, your name will not be included in this year’s program, but will be in next year’s program.
Obtain a Commencement Packet
Beginning March 2, 2020, you may pick up a packet at 143 Caldwell Hall. If you are out of town, through April 10, 2020, you may request a packet be mailed to you by contacting thesis@cornell.edu.
For Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Arts (M.A.), or Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing) Candidates
May Commencement Participation
Degree recipients for August 2019, December 2019, and May 2020 may participate in the Commencement ceremony on Sun. May 24, 2020. Visit the University Commencement website.
August 2020 or December 2020 degree candidates may also participate in these events during Commencement Weekend, however, your name will not be included in this year’s program, but will be in next year’s program.
Obtain a Commencement Packet
Beginning March 2, 2020, you may pick up a packet at 143 Caldwell Hall. If you are out of town, through April 10, 2020, you may request a packet be mailed to you by contacting thesis@cornell.edu.
For Professional Master’s Candidates:
May Commencement Participation
Sun. May 24, 2020. Visit the University Commencement website.
Commencement Program Deadlines
Degree recipients for August 2019 or December 2019 may participate in the commencement ceremony in May. Your name will automatically appear in the commencement program.
Adding Your Name in the Commencement Program
May 2020 degree recipients: Contact your College Registrar Office for information. Please refer to Office of the University Registrar for campus address.
Obtain a Commencement Packet
Beginning March 2, 2020, you may pick up a packet at your College Registrar. Please refer to Office of the University Registrar for campus address.