Oswego's December Commencement will unfold at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the Campus Center arena and convocation hall.

Commencement is a celebrated occasion for graduates, family, friends, faculty and others to mark the outstanding achievements of our students. Due to a high demand that needs to be accommodated, each graduate is allotted five tickets for the ceremony. These tickets are attained when a graduation candidate picks up his or her cap and gown at the College Store.

The formal Commencement ceremony features a procession of faculty in academic robes, concise acknowledgement of students graduating with honors, and graduates crossing the stage in recognition of their achievement. A professional photographer will document students as they participate. More details for visitors can be found on the Guest Information page.

Seating for our guests is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors with physical disabilities who will need special seating or other arrangements should call 312-3358 in advance.

On the night preceding Commencement, all graduates and family are invited to one of Oswego's traditions, the Commencement Eve reception. This elegant reception will begin at 8 p.m. in the Sheldon Hall ballroom and advance reservations are required. For more information, visit the December reception page.

A campus map with Commencement traffic and parking information is available online (287 KB pdf).

Those unable to attend can watch it as a live Webcast.

For more details and answers to commonly asked questions, visit the College Store's Commencement page.