Commencement Updates
March 10, 2023
The deadline to sign up for Commencement is March 15! Make sure you have your checklist complete to participate in the big day!
Sign up for Commencement by Wednesday, March 15:
If you have not already filed your Application for Degree OR your Commencement petition,
you must do so prior to Wednesday, March 15 to be included in the Commencement program.
To sign up for your Commencement ceremony, you must complete the Intent to Participate
form. Find out how to sign up and find each form on the Graduation Checklist webpage. To confirm whether or not you have already signed up, check the top of your my.Binghamton
portal.
Order your Cap and Gown:
Visit the cap and gown webpage for pricing, deadlines and to order your cap and gown. We suggest placing your order
by March 31.
Claim your Tickets:
Ticket allotments for each ceremony are now available. To find out how many guests
you can invite and to claim tickets for your guests, visit the Commencement Ticket webpage.
Request Special Accommodations if Needed:
If you or your guests require special accommodations at the Commencement ceremonies,
visit the Accessibility Planning page for information and to fill out the Accessibility Notification Form. Graduating students requesting accommodations should fill out the form AND follow
up by emailing the Commencement Office.
We look forward to seeing you at Commencement! If you have any questions along the way, contact commence@binghamton.edu.
February 16, 2023
The countdown to Commencement 2023 is on! Make sure you have your checklist complete to participate in the big day!
Sign up for Grad Fest:
Grad Fest 2023 will take place on March 8 in the UU-Mandela Room; be sure to sign
up today on the https://www.binghamton.edu/commencement/students/gradfest.html!
This will be your one-stop Commencement shop! At Grad Fest you can obtain ceremony and ticket information, purchase your cap and gown, notify campus of family members needing accommodations, enjoy cupcakes, take a picture with Baxter and so much more! This is a great opportunity for you to join in the fun and have all of your questions answered and purchases and arrangements made. Don’t miss this chance to get ready for the big day!
Sign up for Commencement Before March 15:
If you have not already filed your Application for Degree OR your Commencement petition,
you must do so prior to March 15 to be included in the Commencement program. To sign
up for your Commencement ceremony, you must complete the Intent to Participate form.
Find out how to sign up and find each form on the student commencement webpage. To
confirm whether or not you have already signed up, check the top of your my.Binghamton
portal.
Order Your Cap and Gown:
Visit the cap and gown webpage for pricing, deadlines and to pre-order your cap and
gown. The deadline to pre-order is February 24, 2023.
Tickets will be Available Soon:
Ticket allotments per ceremony will be posted in March 2023. You will be able to claim
tickets for your guests in March 2023.
We look forward to seeing you at Commencement! If you have any questions along the way, contact commence@binghamton.edu.
January 12, 2023
We are so excited for Commencement 2023! If you plan to participate, there are a few items to check off your list before you can attend!
SAVE THE DATE:
Check out the full Commencement schedule, so you can start to make arrangements. Explore the rest of the Commencement website to stay up to date on all of the latest information.
SIGN UP FOR COMMENCEMENT:
Current Spring Grads
If you are graduating during the Spring 2023 semester, you must file your Application
for Degree (located in BU Brain). After you complete this, the "Intent to Participate"
form will be available at the top of your my.Binghamton portal. Once you have filled out the "Intent to Participate", you are signed up for Commencement
— you should see a confirmation message with your ceremony date and time in place
of the form notification on your portal.
Post-Spring Grads
If you are graduating after Spring 2023, you must file a Commencement Petition, which
can be found at the top of your my.Binghamton portal for undergraduates. (Masters/Doctoral graduates can find their Commencement Petition
on the Commencement webpage.) This form will go to an advisor for review. If approved - you will receive a notification
and the "Intent to Participate" form should be available at the top of your my.Binghamton portal. Once you have filled out the "Intent to Participate," you are signed up for Commencement
— you should see a confirmation message with your ceremony date and time in place
of the form notification on your portal.
Summer ’22, Fall ’22 and Winter ’23 Grads
If you graduated prior to Spring 2023, log in to your my.Binghamton portal and fill out the "Intent to Participate" form at the top. Once you have filled out
the "Intent to Participate," you are signed up for Commencement — you should see a
confirmation message with your ceremony date and time in place of the form notification
on your portal.
ORDER REGALIA:
Cap and Gown pre-sales for Spring 2023 Commencement are now being accepted! Visit the cap and gown webpage for pricing, deadlines and to pre-order your cap and gown. The deadline to pre-order is February 24, 2023.
TICKETS:
Ticket allotments per ceremony will be posted in March 2023. You will be able to claim tickets for your guests in March 2023.
GRAD FEST 2023:
Grad Fest 2023 will take place on March 8 in the UU-Mandela Room! Sign ups will be available in early February.
This will be your one-stop Commencement shop! At Grad Fest you can obtain ceremony and ticket information, notify campus of family members needing accommodations, take a picture with Baxter and so much more! This is a great opportunity for you to join in the fun and have all of your questions answered and purchases and arrangements made. Don’t miss this chance to be ready for the big day!
We look forward to seeing you at Commencement! If you have any questions along the way, contact commence@binghamton.edu.
