Note: Commencement will be held in the scheduled location, OLd main quad, rain or shine today, may 19 at 10 a.m.
ENHANCED SECURITY AT COMMENCEMENT:
Please be advised that enhanced security measures will be in place during the May 2013 Commencement Ceremonies. The increase in security is being put in place in light of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
University Police Chief David Dugatkin asks all participants and visitors who plan to attend to take into account the following:
Bag checks: Each of the three ticket entry points will require bag checks. All bags, regardless of size or circumstance, will be checked. Separate lines will be formed for those without bags. We recommend that individuals leave their bags at home or in their cars to avoid entering with bags.
Unattended bags found on property: Any unattended bag found on the grounds will be secured by University Police. Individuals should not leave their bags unattended. Any sitings of unattended bags should be reported to University Police.
The Old Main Circle will be closed to all vehicular traffic, with an exception for handicap drop-off. There will be no parking in the Old Main Circle other than emergency vehicle parking. Old Main Circle will be closed to vehicles the night before commencement.
The University Police Department can be contacted by phone at 845-257-2222. In case of emergency, callers can dial 911 from any campus phone.
2013 Commencement Information
Graduate Commencement
Friday, May 17, 2013
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz, Old Main Quad
Seating begins at 4:30 p.m.
Gates close at 5:50 p.m. for the procession of the line march.
Undergraduate Commencement
Sunday, May 19, 2013
10 a.m.- Noon
SUNY New Paltz, Old Main Quad
Seating begins at 8:30 a.m.
Gates close at 9:50 a.m. for the procession of the line march.
For information on how to participate in the May, 2013 Undergraduate ceremony, click here.
For information on how to participate in the May 2013 Graduate Ceremony, click here
24/7 Commencement Hotline: 845-257-2603
e-mail: commencement@newpaltz.edu
2012 Commencement Highlights
Over record of over 1300 undergraduate students walked across the stage in tassel, cap, cords and gown for the State University of New York at New Paltz’s 184th commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2012. The commencement drew more than 10,000 guests. The graduate ceremony included nearly 300 graduate students with 1,200 family and friends. More than 200 staff volunteers participated in both ceremonies. Click here for more information on the ceremony.
Undergraduate Ceremony
