Note: August and December 2012 graduates -your New Paltz e-mail account will remain open through the end of May 2013. Please be sure to check for updates and instructions on walking in the 2013 commencement ceremony. This will be emailed to you on a regular basis early spring 2013.
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
