May Commencement for Master's and Doctoral Degrees
Thursday, May 6, 2027
6 p.m., Cheel Arena in the Cheel Campus Center
Schedule at a Glance
- 5:15 p.m.
Doors open to Cheel Arena for all guests
- 5:15 p.m.
Graduates pick up their reader card at the Commencement Check-in Table inside Cheel Campus Center
- 5:45 p.m.
Graduates line up for the procession directly behind Cheel Campus Center on Cheel Lawn
- 5:45 p.m.
All guests should be seated
- 5:50 p.m.
Student, Faculty and Stage Party Procession begins moving
- 6 p.m.
Commencement Ceremony (Master's & Ph.D.s) begins
NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY. SEATING IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
Information for Students Participating in Commencement
Student Participation in Commencement
Students eligible for graduation in May 2027 will receive notice from Student Achievement Services and will be required to fill out a form on PeopleSoft to indicate that they plan to graduate in the May 2027 ceremony. If at any time you change your mind regarding participation in the Commencement program for May 2027, you must inform Student Administrative Services at (315)268-6451 or through e-mail at commencement@clarkson.edu promptly. Detailed seating of the graduates is an important factor in Commencement.
Diplomas, Seating Order & Name Pronunciation
You will not receive your actual diploma during Commencement. Your diploma will be mailed to you after Commencement. PhD candidates will sit together in any order; DPT candidates will sit together in any order; all Master's degree candidates will sit together in any order. You will need to bring your reader card up with you and hand it to a Commencement staff member before you walk across the stage. Please make sure to give the phonetic spelling of your name in MyCU so that the reader can properly pronounce your name.
Attire/Regalia
All regalia (cap and gowns) must be ordered online through Herff Jones by March.
Hood Colors based on degrees:
- Master of Arts - WHITE
- Master of Business Administration - DRAB
- Master of Science - GOLD
- Doctor of Philosophy - PHD BLUE
- Doctor of Physical Therapy - TEAL
Order your Clarkson Green and Gold Regalia
There will be a late-order fee assessed on all orders placed after that deadline to cover expedited order processing and express shipping fees. Your pre-ordered cap and gown will be available for pickup at The University Bookstore inside Cheel Campus Center. Regalia must be paid for in full at the time of order.
Information for Guests Attending Commencement
Entering Cheel Campus Center
There are no tickets required for this ceremony. Only doors into the Arena from inside the Cheel Campus Center will be used for spectator entry. For their convenience, guests with disabilities may also enter directly into the arena through a side door near the front entrance of the Cheel Campus Center.
We ask that large bags, signs, weapons of any kind be kept out of the Arena for the comfort and safety of our guests. Guests are asked to remain seated during the ceremony unless asked to rise to allow all guests a comfortable, safe and positive experience.
Traveling to Clarkson University
For information on traveling to Clarkson, please see Visit Us, where you will find links to maps and directions.