Ithaca College will host its Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 16, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. ET inside the Athletics and Events Center's Glazer Arena. The May 2027 Commencement ceremony is offered to students who are graduating in December 2026, as well as May, July, August, October, and December 2027.
Join us for May 2027 Commencement
Guest Tickets for Commencement
May Commencement is a ticketed event. Each graduate will receive an initial allotment of four guest tickets when they register for Commencement. (Registration will open in February.) Following the initial allocation of guest tickets, any remaining tickets are expected to be made available to graduates on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. This process typically launches in early-to-mid April. More information will be shared as this date approaches.
Let's Get Ready!
Details for Graduates
Find the information you need on all things Commencement-related, including tickets, caps and gowns, honor cords, programs, and mo
Details for Families and Friends
Find everything you need to plan your visit for Commencement weekend, including details on tickets, parking, photography, and event logistics.
Apply to be the Student Speaker for the Class of 2027
Represent the undergraduate senior class at Commencement in May! All undergraduate seniors with a graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027 are eligible to apply to be the student commencement speaker. Students must have earned a minimum of 60 credits at Ithaca College and have a cumulative grade point average as of the end of the fall 2026 term of at least 3.0 to qualify for this recognition.
Graduate Hooding and Commencement
IC's Grad Hooding & Commencement ceremony will be held on Sat., May 15, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. ET inside the Athletics & Event Center.
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.