Graduation Checklist
ALL GRADUATES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMENCEMENT MUST COMPLETE STEPS: 1A OR 1B AND ALSO MUST COMPLETE STEPS: 2, 3, AND 4.
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1A. |
Application for Degree (AFD) or Graduate Application for Degree (GAFD) |
Friday, March 13* *This is the deadline if you wish to be included in the Commencement program. Otherwise, you can file your AFD/GAFD any time before the end of the semester. |
Students who are fulfilling degree requirements in spring 2026 ONLY. This is required to receive your diploma at the end of Spring 2026. |
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1B. |
Commencement Petition* *Only need to do this if you did not file AFD |
Friday, March 13* *This is the deadline if you wish to be included in the Commencement program. |
Students who are fulfilling degree requirements in summer 2026, fall 2026 or winter 2027 |
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Intent to Participate |
Friday, March 13 | Anyone who wants to participate in a Commencement ceremony |
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3. |
Cap and Gown |
Monday, April 13 |
All graduates participating in a Commencement ceremony |
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Ticket Claim* Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral *Tickets and ticket quantities will be available in mid-March |
TBD - ticket info will be available in March 2025 |
Only graduates are eligible to claim tickets for their guests. All guests will require a ticket for entry. |
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Double Degree/Double Major Graduates: If you wish to participate in more than one ceremony, email commence@binghamton.edu to request to partcipate in a second ceremony. You will need to fill out a request form and we will review your request after registration has closed. Second ceremony allowances are based on participation and space within the venue. |
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Past Graduates: If you graduated prior to Summer 2025 and wish to participate, email commence@binghamton.edu to request to participate. You will need to fill out a request form and we will review your request after registration has closed. Accommodations are based on participation and space within the venue. |
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