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Academic Eligibility
Students must complete an Application for Graduation with the Office of Records and Registration in order to be able to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Due dates are as follows:
May: Feb. 1
August: May 1
December: Sept. 1
Alternative Driving Directions
Announcements may be purchased through Herff Jones.
Attire (Master's Units; cap and gown)
Graduate | Undergraduate
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Ceremonies: When are they? How Do I participate?
Graduate
Undergraduate
Class Rings
A representative will be available in the campus bookstore to sell rings. The next date is Tuesday, April 16; Noon - 3:00 p.m. at the campus bookstore. Students may also order on line at Herff Jones.
Conferral of Degrees
This means you have met all the academic requirements for your graduation, which is finalized by the Office of Records and Registration once all your grades are submitted. The office issues the diplomas six-to-eight weeks after the end of the semester. Commencement is a formal ceremony that recognizes the August graduates and the December and May candidates for graduation.
Chamber of Commerce
For information about lodging and dining in New Paltz.
Contact Info for important offices on campus
Commencement Checklist
Graduate | Undergraduate
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Degree
see Conferral of Degrees
Directions (including alternate directions to avoid gridlock)
Disability Information
Diplomas
At the Commencement ceremony, candidates do not receive an actual diploma, but will receive a Certificate of Participation in a diploma cover. Your degree will be mailed to your permanent address six-to-eight weeks after the end of the semester by the Office of Records and Registration. Please contact them directly for information pertaining to this.
Deadlines
see Calendar
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EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)
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F.A.Q.
Graduate | Undergraduate
Faculty Invitations
You can send faculty members an invitation to your ceremony.
Faculty who need Regalia may order from the bookstore no later than Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
First World Graduation
Advisor Kecia Reid
257-3027
Flowers
A vendor will be present at each ceremony for families and guests to purchase flowers for the candidates.
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Gowns
see Attire
Graduating Senior Survey and Graduate Exit Survey.
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Honor Cords
Hoods
see Attire
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Info Desk
see Welcome Center
International Invitations
see Attire
Individual Class Recognition
SUNY New Paltz will recognize your graduating class separately. These will be listed individually by graduation month and year in the commencement program booklet. There will also come a point in the ceremony where each group of graduates will be recognized. The bookstore will also be offering graduation year charms which can be worn on the graduation cap tassle.
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Line Up Location
Graduate: Lecture Center 100-104
Undergraduate
Live Streaming
There will be live streaming of both the Graduate and Undergraduate Ceremonies. You may view the ceremonies from the comfort of your computer. The website link is www.newpaltz.edu/commencement/ and the ceremony will be archived for six months.
Loans
see Exit Interview
Lodging
see Chamber of Commerce
Lost & Found
see Welcome Center
Marchers
Faculty who wish to participate in any of the ceremonies must register at my.newpaltz.edu. You will be notified via e-mail when registration is open.
Marshals
Marshals will be present at each of the ceremonies to assist with the proceedings of the day. Look for people wearing orange Commencement shirts for the May ceremonies. Any faculty who wish to help out can sign up at my.newpaltz.edu when the announcement arrives via e-mail.
2013 Marshal Information for Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements at Old Main Quad (2013 to be updated shortly)
Timeline Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements
Answers to Most Common Questions Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements Instructions for Marshals Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements (includes arrival times)
Important Reminders for Marshals
Undergraduate Marshal Job Descriptions
Graduate Marshal Job Descriptions
Undergraduate Seating Map
Undergraduate Lineup, Procession, and Reception Information Map
Graduate Lineup, Procession, Seating and Reception Map
Mortar Boards
see Attire
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Parking (general and disability)
Procession
This is the line of march. It begins with the candidates according to college/school and majors, all of which are alphabetical, then the faculty and finally the Stage Party. Undergraduate | Graduate
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Rain Date
See Severe Weather
Regalia
see Attire
Registration
Candidates need to register with the office of Records and Registration to participate in the ceremony.
Rehearsal
Graduate | Undergraduate
Residence Halls
Please contact the individual residence hall or housing office for closing date/time.
Receptions
Undergraduate:
- SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: Front lawn of van den Berg Hall (in the event of rain, reception will be held in the lobby of van den Berg Hall)
- SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: The Terrace
- SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS: College Theater lobby (McKenna Theatre)
- SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: Sojourner Truth Library lobby
- COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES: North and South lobbies of the Lecture Center
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP) RECEPTION: Student Union Building 62/63
GRADUATE RECEPTION: The Terrace Restaurant
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Study Abroad Sashes
Sashes can be ordered through Herff Jones and may be pre ordered by Friday, March 22, 2013. If you miss the pre order, students will need to call or visit the bookstore to order their sash and pay for it no later than Thursday, April 25, 2013 to ensure delivery by graduation. The price for the Study Abroad sash is $42. The bookstore's phone number is 845-257-3050.
Seating and Procession Diagram
Undergraduate | Graduate
Severe Weather
Call 845-257-INFO (4636) for cancellation information due to an emergency or inclement weather. A message will be recorded if there are any changes in the schedule. Any cancellations or changes will also appear on the New Paltz website. There are no rain/snow dates for commencement. ceremonies.
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Tassel
see Attire
Tickets
Graduate | Undergraduate
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Volunteering
see Marshals
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Weather
see Severe Weather
Will-Call
see Tickets
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Yearbooks
Yearbooks are organized and sold through the Student Association.
