At Ithaca College, the position of marshal for degree candidates is one of the highest honors bestowed on graduating seniors. These marshals are selected in March for the Commencement ceremony in May. Selected students are, with a few exceptions, the undergraduates who have maintained the highest GPA in their respective schools.
Class of 2026
Relive the joy and excitement of Commencement & Senior Week!
Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Student Speaker Selected for 2026 Ithaca College Commencement
Graduation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 17.
Personal Health and Wellness Company CFO Ana Wilkowski Will Deliver Commencement Address
Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 17.
Ithaca College to Award Honorary Degrees to a Visionary Theatrical Producer/Director/Educator and a Longtime Local Health Leader
Degrees will be awarded at Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17.
Commencement Program
Download the Commencement program booklet, which includes the order of events and a full listing of graduates by school.
The Class of 2026 by the Numbers
291
Studied Abroad
These students studied abroad during their time at IC
159
Student Leaders
These students served as president of an IC student organization
207
Student Athletes
These students played a varsity sport during their time at IC
Complete the Senior Survey to Receive Your Diploma
Every year we ask our graduates to complete the First Destination Survey to share their post-graduation plans. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete, and is a task that must be completed for graduation. You will not receive your diploma in the mail until you have completed your survey!
Not sure what you're doing yet? It's okay to tell us that and go back later to update your survey once your plans are in place. If you need support in figuring out your plans, email the Center for Career Exploration and Development at careers@ithaca.edu.
Graduate Hooding and Commencement
IC's Graduate Hooding and Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET inside the Athletics and Events Center's Glazer Arena.
Questions?
Commencement is a campus-wide event involving multiple departments and people. In order to ensure your question gets to the right person, please contact our Commencement email address.