Newhouse Convocation

Commencement Weekend events

Thursday, May 8—
Sunday, May 11

View full schedule of school and college convocations, ceremonies and receptions.

Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

Saturday, May 10, 2025
12:30 p.m. EST

JMA Wireless Dome

Newhouse Convocation Reception

Saturday, May 10, 2025
2:30 p.m. EST

All Tents on Quad

Light refreshments will be served.

Syracuse University Commencement

Sunday, May 11, 2025
9:30 a.m. EST

JMA Wireless Dome

File Diploma Request

Completing the “File Diploma Request” process on MySlice by March 1, 2025, activates the procedure for certification and awarding of a degree. Diplomas will be shipped to the permanent address listed on MySlice unless a different mailing address is specified. A change of address request can be made on the Personal Service page of MySlice.

For questions regarding the “File Diploma Request,” please call the Office of the Registrar at 315.443.2422 or email registrar@syr.edu. 

Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:30 EST
Where: JMA Wireless Dome

For all undergraduate students (including dual majors): 

Arrive at the JMA Wireless Dome between 11:30 a.m. and noon using gate D, which is for students only. Please do not arrive earlier than 11:30 a.m. as the Arts and Sciences Convocation is immediately preceding. Dome ushers will direct you as to which aisle to use to report to the floor to find a seat. There is no assigned seating. Fill out the card on your chair and hold onto it until you proceed to the stage for recognition. Please wear your cap and gown. This is a joyful and significant ceremony at which your respectful attention will be appreciated. So as not to diminish each graduate’s special moment, we are asking that you not bring anything to the proceedings—such as balloons, beach balls or champagne. 

For graduating master’s and doctoral students: 

The Dome ushers will direct you to find a seat in the special section that will be reserved for master’s and doctoral students. You will be recognized separately from the undergraduates. 

For family and friends: 

Tickets are not needed as the Dome is large enough for all guests. Arrive at the Dome using gates A, B, E, F, G, N or P. Please do not arrive earlier than 11:30 a.m. as the Arts and Sciences Convocation is immediately preceding. Seating is available on two levels. Accessible seating options are available with no reservations needed. Please refer to the commencement.syr.edu for  accessibility information. The Dome’s concession windows will be open during Convocation. 

Caps, gowns and regalia:

All candidates who are eligible to participate in Commencement or Convocations must secure regalia, including a cap, gown and tassel, prior to commencement weekend.

This includes December 2024, May 2025 and August 2025 graduation candidates and students who petitioned their school or college to participate in commencement weekend ceremonies. 

Undergraduate degree candidates can pick up their cap, gown and tassel at the Campus Store in the Schine Student Center during the dates and times listed below. Preorders for undergraduate regalia are not permitted, in-store pick up only.

Undergraduate Regalia Pick-Up Schedule:

• Wednesday, March 26: Campus Store from 12-4 p.m.
• Thursday, March 27: Campus Store from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday, March 28: Campus Store from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

**Remember to bring your student I.D.**

Additional in-store pick up will resume April 14 and continue through Commencement weekend.

Campus Store hours for Commencement weekend will be:

• Friday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Master’s and doctoral caps and gowns are available to order online for delivery only. Souvenir accessories will also be available. The deadline to order regalia and ensure delivery before Commencement weekend is April 27. However, we recommend you order your regalia as early as possible and account for shipping time.

Additional information regarding store hours, diploma frames and more can be found on the Campus Store Website. If you have any questions about regalia, you can contact the campus store at sm8551@bncollege.com.

Cords:

Newhouse School undergraduate students graduating with honors will receive a maroon cord to wear with their regalia at the 2025 Convocation and Commencement ceremonies. GPA determines Latin Honors (graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher as of January 2025). Eligible students will be contacted directly about where and when they can pick up their cords.  

Class Act:

Rise to the occasion like those before you! Each year, we ask the graduating class to pay it forward with gifts supporting the area of Newhouse they love the most. Every gift made by the Class of 2025 will count towards the collective impact you leave at Newhouse. As a thank you, those who make a cumulative gift of $25 or more by May 2025 will have the opportunity to pick up a unique orange and silver cord to wear at graduation as a symbol of their generosity. Visit our website to learn more and make your gift today!

Livestream:

Livestream details will be available closer to the ceremony.

Photography:

Genesee Photo Systems will take a photo of each student. Click here to pre-register for graduation images. 

Syracuse University Commencement

When: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m. EST
Where: JMA Wireless Dome

Syracuse University Commencement is an all-university ceremony where the Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud ceremoniously confers degrees.

Dome bag policy:

Syracuse University has a clear bag policy (view details) which will be in effect for commencement weekend. However, some exceptions will be allowed after proper inspection. Please ensure your bag does not exceed 10” x 10”. Strollers and diaper bags will be permitted. Both walk-through and handheld metal detectors will be in place and used at all Ceremonies, School/College Convocations and Commencement at all JMA Wireless Dome entry gates. 

Tickets:

Tickets are not required for Convocations or Commencement. However, all graduating students must register to indicate their intent to attend the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and confirm an estimated number of attendees.

Registration is for graduation candidates only. Parents, family, friends and/or guests DO NOT need to complete the registration form.

Registration information will be used to estimate total attendance for planning purposes. There this no limit to the number of guests you can bring. If your guest counts change, you DO NOT need to resubmit your registration.

Wishing Well

Syracuse University is offering a special way for families and friends to send a personal message during Commencement. The first 500 submissions by April 28 will be featured on the Dome’s big screens and other digital screens across campus during Commencement weekend. 

Accessibility Accommodations

Accessibility accommodations for the Newhouse School Convocation ceremony can be requested for guests using personal or rented wheelchairs, with limited mobility or those who are in need of hearing-impaired services. Complete the Accessibility Accommodation Form.

Wheelchair Accessible Entrances:

JMA Wireless Dome Gates A, C, G and N. Please note, all accessible shuttles taking guests from parking lots or garages to the JMA Wireless Dome will drop off guests to Gate A.

Wheelchair Accessible Seating:

Please notify an usher that you need wheelchair seating accommodations and they will guide you and your guests to accessible seats. The Dome will utilize the entire end zone, sections 120-127, for wheelchair accessible families and guests.

Limited Mobility:

There will be event staff available onsite who can assist guests with limited mobility to and from their seats in general audience seating. We recommend entering through Gate A for assistance with limited mobility.

American Sign Language:

ASL interpreters will be available. Preferred seating can be requested by submitting the “Accessibility Accommodation” form linked here. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) can be viewed on the ribbon boards that are located around the JMA Wireless Dome.

Accessible Shuttles and Parking:

Campus parking lots and garages will be opened from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. Accessible shuttles will also be available between 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. and will operate in two loops: 1) between West Campus Lots and Gate A and 2) between University Ave Garage and College Place.