May 2025 Commencement Weekend
May 23 – 25, 2025

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Cornell University will hold two in-person Commencement Ceremonies for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Schoellkopf Field.

College, school and/or department events are held throughout Commencement weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Review Events & Schedule section for details.

Livestream viewing of the PhD Recognition Event held on Friday, May 24, 2024

University Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony Livestream

Livestream viewing of 1st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2024

1st University Commencement Ceremony Livestream

Livestream viewing of 2nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2024

2nd University Commencement Ceremony Livestream

December 2024 Recognition Ceremony for all December 2024 Graduates
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Barton Hall
10:00 a.m. – noon

Click here to watch the event that took place on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:00 am EST.

Click here to access Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi translations of the President’s 2024 December Recognition speech.

STUDENT Cap & Gown details: Students do not return cap & gown, they are to keep.

FACULTY Cap & Gown details: Faculty who borrowed outfits from the vendor must return them to B13 Day Hall.