E-mail this pageWinter Commencement Schedule of Events
Prior to Commencement
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Cardinal Graduation Expo (12 - 6 p.m) -- Tentative
Location: Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center
SUNY Plattsburgh will host the Cardinal Graduation Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center. Students planning to graduate in December 2008 can attend and purchase caps and gowns, diploma covers, commencement announcements, class rings, diploma frames and other gift items relating to Commencement. For more information, click on Cardinal Graduation Expo.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Class of 2008 Senior Send-Off (5- 6 p.m.)
Location: Samuel D's, Sibley Hall
The Plattsburgh Alumni Association will host the Class of 2008 Senior Send-Off -- a social celebrating the friendship and achievements of our graduates.
The event is free to all graduating students. Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar, including specialty martinis.
Early December 2008
Purchase (bachelor's degree) or rent (master's degree) academic regalia at the College Store.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Final Exams Begin and continue through Friday, December 12.
Monday - Friday, December 8-12, 2008
Pick up name cards at Angell College Center Information Desk.
Commencement Weekend
Friday, December 12, 2008
Winter Semester Ends (12 p.m.)
Senior Reception (3 - 5 p.m.)
Location: Flynt Commons, Angell College Center
December graduates and their families are invited to join fellow graduates, faculty and staff at a celebration of the achievements of the Class of 2008 at the Senior Reception, which is sponsored by the Plattsburgh Alumni Association, Center for Student Involvement and College Auxiliary Services. Enjoy music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. President John Ettling will lead the class in a toast at 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
School of Business and Economics Graduation Breakfast
(8 - 9:30 a.m.) -- Tentative
Location: Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center
Graduates in the School of Business and Economics receiving departmental awards are honored at the breakfast. Some of the departments will also present their honor cords to their graduating students. Family members are invited to attend. More information will be issued at a later date.
Commencement Ceremony (Begins promptly at 11 a.m)
Location: Field House Gymnasium
Students will lineup beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the Stafford Ice Arena, Field House.
Residence Halls CLOSE for all students except graduating seniors (3:30 p.m.)
Contact Information
For more information about Winter 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