State University of New York at New Paltz: Commencement

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Academic Eligibility
Students must have made application for graduation with the Registrar in order to be able to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
Alumni Affairs
Announcements
Traditional
Electronic
Application for Graduation
Students must have made application for graduation with the Registrar in order to be able to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
Athletic & Wellness Center
Location used for indoor ceremonies on campus.
Archives
Attire
Graduate | Undergraduate

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Bookstore

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Calendar
Campus Map
see Maps
Caps & Gowns
Graduate | Undergraduate
Ceremonies
For dates, times and locations of the current ceremonies click here.
Class Rings
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. Their office issue the diplomas 6-8 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.
Career Resource Center
Chamber of Commerce
For information about lodging and dining in New Paltz.
Contact Info
Commencement Checklist
Graduate | Undergraduate

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Departmental Honors
Degree
see Conferral of Degrees
Directions
Disability
Graduate | Undergraduate
Diploma
see Diploma Cover
Diploma Cover
At the Commencement ceremony, candidates do not receive an actual diploma. Candidates receive their Diploma Cover with a certificate of participation for your Commencement Ceremony. Your degree will be mailed to your permanent address 6-8 weeks after the end of the semester by the Office of Records and Registration.
Deadlines
see Calendar

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EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)
Exit Interviews

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F.A.Q.
Graduate | Undergraduate
Faculty Invitations
You can send faculty members an invitation to your ceremony.
First World Graduation
Advisor Kecia Reid
257-3027
Future Ceremonies
Flowers
A vendor will be present at each ceremony for families and guests to purchase flowers for the candidates.

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Greek Honors
Gowns
see Attire

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Handicap Parking
Honor Cords
Hoods
see Attire

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Info Desk
see Welcome Center
International Students
see Attire
Invitations, Family

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K

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Line Up Location
Graduate | Undergrad
Lottery
see tickets
Loans
see Exit Interview
Lodging
see Chamber of Commerce
Lost & Found
see Welcome Center

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Maps
Marchers
Faculty who wish to participate in any of the ceremonies must register at my.newpaltz.edu
Marshals
Are at each of the ceremonies to assist with the proceedings of the day. Look for people wearing white Commencement shirts at the December ceremonies and orange Commencement shirts for the May Ceremonies. Any faculty who wish to help out with the ceremonies, please contact the Commencement Office.
Mortar Boards
see Attire

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Name Card
see Participation Ticket
New Gym
see Maps

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Parking
see Maps
Participation Ticket
Photography
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.

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Questions
see FAQ

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Rain Date
See Severe Weather
Regalia
see Attire
Registration
Candidates need to register to participate in the ceremony. Do this at my.newpaltz.edu
Rehearsal
Graduate | Undergraduate
Residence Halls
Will remain open until Thursday, December 20th at 10:00 am.
Receptions
The College and Schools usually hold receptions for the participating candidates and their guests.
See calendars for locations and times.
Records & Registration

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Seating
See tickets
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 Web site.
Senior Survey