Countdown to Commencement: Don’t miss these required steps!

Step 1 & 2: Apply to graduate and attend the ceremony

graduates posing at commencement

You need to complete several steps before you can participate in the May 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026.

Candidates for degrees, either completed their requirements in December 2025 or May 2026, or are expected to do so in August 2026 or December 2026. Read our FAQs about graduation

  1. You need to Apply for Graduation to get your diploma.
  2. You need to complete the Commencement Ceremony Sign Up Form to participate in the May 2026 Commencement Ceremony, receive tickets, and be included in the ceremony program.

Complete the steps

Step 3: Order your regalia

All graduates must purchase regalia online
by Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Ship items to your home address or the campus bookstore. Pick up from Monday, May 11, to Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Get regalia

Step 4: Claim your guest tickets

Guest tickets will be available from April 13 - May 13.

Each student is allowed six (6) tickets.
All guests (except children under two years) must present their ticket at the door for admittance into the Field House.

On Monday, April 13, you will receive an email with a link to claim your six (6) tickets. 

More info on the process
(Check your email on April 13 for the link.)

Commencement Day: What to Expect

female graduate stands with friend

Campus Arrival

Doors to the Field House will open at 8 am for the morning ceremony and at 1 pm for the afternoon ceremony. Doors will close 15 minutes before the ceremony start time. Please note the following:

Both Ceremonies will be live-streamed on the Brockport homepage.

graduates posing at commencement

Graduates

Here’s everything you need to know about the BIG day!
Where to go for the lineup, conferring of degrees, photography, and more.

Graduate info

Families & Guests

Are you attending one of our Commencement ceremonies?
Find information on parking, arrival times, ticketing, and more.

Get visitor info

 

Commencement FAQs