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Family and Friends
It takes a lot of hard work to earn a college degree, but the job isn’t over yet. Parents and families can help their student with information found here. READ MORE
Be Careful With That Torch!
The Torchlight Ceremony on Saturday night is one of Colgate's oldest traditions. READ MORE
Caught in the Moment
It’s your time to celebrate! Be sure to take advantage of all events offered during Commencement Weekend. READ MORE
Keynote
Duncan L. Niederauer ’81, chief executive officer of NYSE Euronext, will deliver the keynote address at Commencement 2013. READ MORE
We invite all students, parents, families, and guests to join us for the 2013 commencement exercise to be held Sunday, May 19.
Duncan L. Niederauer ’81, chief executive officer of NYSE Euronext, will deliver the keynote address.

This year's baccalaureate speaker will be The Very Reverend Dr. Jane Shaw, dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Also receiving honorary degrees during commencement will be:
  • Jeff Fager ’77, chairman of CBS News and executive producer of 60 Minutes

  • Jill Lepore, David Woods Kemper Professor of American history at Harvard University and staff writer for The New Yorker.

  • Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO, founder, and president of Chobani
Read more about our commencement speakers.
Please note that in light of changing practices for large events, we will not be allowing large bags or backpacks in Sanford Field House on Sunday, May 19.

Watch Ceremony Live

If you can't attend the commencement exercise on May 19 you can still take part by watching it on our live webcast. No special software is needed, and it is also available on mobile devices. Watch commencement here.

Contact Information

If you have questions please contact Michele Carney, commencement coordinator, at 315-228-7425 or mcarney@colgate.edu.

Schedule

You can see the weekend's events here or also download this PDF.

Future Dates

Please use this schedule of upcoming commencement dates to help with planning.
  • May 18, 2014
  • May 17, 2015
  • May 15, 2016
  • May 21, 2017
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