Congratulations to our Graduates!
Commencement
SUNY Plattsburgh hosted a series of smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 15 in the Field House gymnasium.
Each program was livestreamed on the Graduation Events Videos page and remain available there.
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Attendance & Pre-Check-In for GraduatesFollowing New York State Department of Health guidelines and county Health Department guidance, we are holding a series of smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies in the Field House gymnasium. These will be at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.Free Gifts, Wristband at Pre-Check-In for All in AttendanceThose with graduation tickets are asked to get wristbands at a pre-check-in event ahead of time. Those who have completed the health requirements and have a ticket will be given a wristband corresponding to their event time. You can do this the day of, but this will make for an easier entry on Commencement Saturday. Hours outside the Angell College Center for check-in are:
- Wednesday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At pre-check in, you will receive your bracelet for entry, other details for Commencement Saturday and free gifts. While you may still attend if you miss pre-check-in, we very much encourage you to get this done ahead of time.Special Pool Testing Wednesday, May 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.To attend Saturday, you must meet state health requirements. Questions on specific requirements can be shared to [email protected]edu .This means ahead of the graduation event you must complete one of the following:- Completed your COVID-19 vaccine shots. Show your Excelsior Pass or vaccination card.
- Provide proof of a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event. It must be a PCR or similar test. Bring documentation of the result.
- Participate in a campus pooled surveillance test being set up for Wednesday morning, May 12. We have determined this can meet state requirements. Details on this process will be shared later.
- Provide proof you have fully recovered from a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last three months. This includes proof of your prior positive test result and completed order of isolation within the last 90 days.
If you need to meet the negative COVID test requirement, please attend this special pool testing. When you have received a confirmed negative result, you may then get your bracelet. Questions on specific requirements can be shared to [email protected].You are required to arrive a half-hour early for your commencement-day event to allow for screening.An online Zoom event for graduates who are not able to participate in-person will be held at 6 p.m.
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Attendance & Pre-Check-In for Faculty, Staff, Platform Guests, Volunteers Following New York State Department of Health guidelines and county Health Department guidance, we are holding five smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies in the Field House gymnasium. These will be at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.Wristband at Pre-Check-In for All in AttendanceThose with graduation tickets, platform guests and volunteer helpers are asked to get their wristbands at a pre-check-in event ahead of time. Those who have completed the health requirements and have a ticket will be given a bracelet corresponding to their event time. You can do this the day of, but this will make for an easier entry on Commencement Saturday. Hours outside the Angell College Center for check-in are:
- Wednesday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At pre-check in, you will receive your bracelet for entry and other details for Commencement Saturday.Special Pool Testing Wednesday, May 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.To attend Saturday, you must meet state health requirements. Questions on specific requirements can be shared to [email protected]edu .This means ahead of the graduation event you must complete one of the following:- Completed your COVID-19 vaccine shots. Show your Excelsior Pass or vaccination card.
- Provide proof of a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event. It must be a PCR or similar test. Bring documentation of the result.
- Participate in a campus pooled surveillance test being set up for Wednesday morning, May 12. We have determined this can meet state requirements. Details on this process will be shared later.
- Provide proof you have fully recovered from a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last three months. This includes proof of your prior positive test result and completed order of isolation within the last 90 days.
If you need to meet the negative COVID test requirement, please attend this special pool testing. When you have received a confirmed negative result, you may then get your bracelet. Questions on specific requirements can be shared to [email protected].You are required to arrive a half-hour early for your commencement-day event to allow for screening.An online Zoom event for graduates who are not able to participate in-person will be held at 6 p.m.
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No Guests for In-Person Events
We are disappointed that family and friends will not be able to attend the in-person ceremonies. We understand this is true of events at many other colleges yet that does not make it easier.
We will be sharing each celebration via livestream. Recordings will also be online after the program.
Guests or spectators will not be allowed to enter the Field House or other campus facilities due to ongoing COVID restrictions.
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Health & Safety
We are following guidance from the state and SUNY that limits attendance regardless of size or location. Masking, distancing, and other directions will apply.
Our plans are contingent on the public health situation and state guidance. Should COVID-19 cases on campus or in the region increase markedly, we may be forced to change plans. However, we are optimistic and moving forward with our plans.
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Livestream of Events & RecordingsA livestream of each event will be made available on the college website at the time of the ceremony.
A recording of each event will be archived and kept on the college website for later viewing. -
Bookstore & Regalia
Regalia can be purchased from the Campus Bookstore.
Phone: 518-564-4460Toll Free: 888-778-4438
[email protected]The bookstore's flower/shirt vendor will not be on campus for the graduation events, but they are doing orders online for shirts, hoodies, teddy bears and other gifts. These can be ordered at https://www.
thecommencementgroup.com/ .sunyplattsburg/ For graduation weekend, the Campus Bookstore will be open until 6 p.m. Friday, May 14 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 15.