Commencement Checklist and Information for Graduates

If you are participating in Commencement 2025, this checklist will be your place to complete important advance to-dos in preparation for the ceremony and the weekend’s activities.

Deadlines as well as mandatory and optional items will be identified. 

The checklist will launch in late January. Meanwhile, send questions to commencement@colgate.edu.
 

 

Mark Your Calendar

Senior Wine Tasting

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Hall of Presidents

Join your hosts, President Brian W. Casey and the 2024–25 Presidential Ambassadors, for this traditional event.  
RSVP
 

Class of 2025 Graduation Fair

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Hall of Presidents

The Graduation Fair is your chance to learn how commencement weekend works and everything you need to know to get ready. Learn about guest information (on-campus housing option, inclement weather ceremony tickets, accessibility accommodations); get your Senior Checklist questions answered and some of your To-Dos completed (like ordering your cap and gown); and more.

Senior Night at Frank

April 25, 2024 | Frank Dining Hall

The class will gather for dinner with President Casey.

Senior Sunset

May 15, 2025 | Raab House
The class will gather at Raab House for a toast at sunset.

Questions?

Caps & Gowns, Professional Ceremony Photography

Michele Carney: mcarney@colgate.edu, 315-228-7425

General Commencement Info

University Events: commencement@colgate.edu; 315-228-4444