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.
To be Determined
Class of 2008 Senior Send-Off (10 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
Location: Samuel D's, Sibley Hall
The Student Activities and Alumni Affairs offices will host the Class of 2008 Senior Send-Off, a late evening breakfast for all graduating seniors who are encouraged to attend. The event is free to all graduating students, but tickets are required and can be picked up at the Information Desk in Angell College Center.
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.) -- Tentative
Location: Flynt Commons, Angell College Center
The Senior Reception for the Graduating Class of 2008 is an opportunity for you to gather with your fellow classmates, family members, faculty and staff for a final goodbye. Family and friends of the graduating students are invited to attend the reception, which is free of charge. Reservations are not required, and dress is casual Plattsburgh State's newest alumni will receive a welcome packet, which includes a gift from the Office of Alumni Affairs. The offices of the President, Alumni Affairs, College Auxiliary Services and Student Activities Office sponsor this event.
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