Spring Commencement Check List
Prior to Commencement
Spring 2009
- Meet with advisor to verify eligibility to graduate.
- Apply to graduate by completing formal application for diploma through the Registrar's Office before February 20, 2009 to guarantee name will be included in Commencement Program. Applications will be accepted after that date, but there is no guarantee that the names will be included if students wait until the last minute to apply.
- Download Diploma Application Form (PDF file size 10.7kb)
- Attend the Spring Graduation Expo -- tentatively set for Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12 - 6 p.m., Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center.
April 2009
- Order honor society cord through College Store by mid April.
May 2009
- Purchase (bachelor's degree) or rent (master's degree) academic regalia at College Store available in early May.
- Pick up name cards at Angell College Center Information Desk, May 11 - 14, 2009.
- Attend Senior Send Off, tentatively set for Thursday, May 7, 2009 (5 - 6:30 p.m.) at Samuel D's, Sibley Hall.
- Attend Senior Reception, tentatively set for Friday, May 15, 2009 (3 - 5 p.m.) in Willard C. Flynt Commons, Angell College Center -- family and friends invited.
Commencement Day
Saturday, May 16, 2009
- Doors to Field House Gymnasium open to guests at 9:00 a.m. for the morning ceremony and 1:00 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony.
- Degree candidates assemble in the Ronald B. Stafford Ice Area at the Field House by 9:15 a.m. for the morning ceremony and 1:15 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony. Please bring academic regalia with you.
- For those unable to pick up name card during the week prior to Spring Commencement, pick up name cards at the Will-Call Window in the Lobby of the Field House and complete.
Contact Information
For more information about Spring Commencement at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Office of the President
159 Hawkins Hall
518-564-2010 (phone)
518-564-3932 (fax)
Email: president_office@plattsburgh.edu
