Candidate Information

Participation

In order to take part in the commencement ceremony, you must submit your online graduation application by Friday, April 26. If your graduation application is submitted after Friday, April 26, your name will not be listed in the Commencement program.

Commencement Day Schedule and Instructions

View the timeline of Commencement Day along with instructions on the processional, ceremony, and recessional.

Please note: No pets allowed with the exception of service animals.

Parking & Shuttles

Only Accessible parking is available at the Field House for vehicles with valid permits or license plates. 

Shuttle Service will be provided to and from various campus parking lots. Map of shuttle stops provided here. Signage will be posted.

Graduation Fee

The fee for graduation is $50. This non-refundable $50 fee covers the cost of degree evaluations, the diploma, and ceremony expenses. Payments can be made at the Student Financial Services Office, Knapp Hall, Room 118, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays or online through your Banner Web account.

Fees and Fines

All outstanding bills, fees or fines must be paid prior to diplomas being sent. Payments can be made at the Student Financial Services Office, Knapp Hall, Room 118, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays or online through your Banner Web account.   

Cap and Gown 

• Commencement regalia will be available in the College Store beginning on Monday, April 8,
  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Students who cannot pick up their caps and gowns in person may make mail order arrangements through the College Store https://collegestore.cobleskill.edu/graduation/ or by calling 518-255-5527.
• Bachelor Regalia cost is $125.00 plus tax; includes gown, discipline hood, tassel and cap.
• Associates Regalia cost is $85.00 plus tax; includes gown, tassel, and cap.
• All regalia items will be ticketed for individual sale. Á la carte regalia purchases are available. Please contact the College Store for pricing and availability.
• Regalia will be available for purchase in the College Store through Commencement day.
• Orders are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.
• Please note that gowns, caps, and tassels are your personal property and should be taken with you following commencement.
• Announcements and class rings are also available from the College Store, https://collegestore.cobleskill.edu/graduation/

Wristbands

Name Card

• When you pick up your regalia you will receive your name card that will be used to announce your name during the Commencement ceremony.
• Your name will be printed on the card. Please add phonetic pronunciation, if necessary.
• Students must bring their name card to the Commencement line-up.
• Do not lose this card!

Photography

Guests may take photographs from their seats; however, in order to avoid obstructing the view of others, you are asked not to approach the stage area. SUNY Cobleskill has contracted with Grad Images, to take photographs of each graduate receiving his/her diploma from President Terenzio. Grad Images, will contact graduates via email regarding the possible purchase of these photographs. The College does not benefit financially from this arrangement; it is provided as a service to graduates and their families. You are not obligated to purchase the photographs.

Diplomas

Diplomas will not be distributed at Commencement. They will be mailed to each graduate's address submitted on graduation application upon certification by the faculty that all graduation requirements have been met.