We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025!
Commencement
Friday, May 9
Time: 12:30 p.m.
JMA Wireless Dome
There are no tickets required for the Commencement ceremony and no limit to the number of guests you can bring.
Syracuse University adheres to New York State and Onondaga County public health guidelines and protocols that could impact capacities for large gatherings and ceremony dates and times. Students will be notified via email of any significant changes that would impact key ceremonies like Commencement.
Frank Ryan IV ’90, L’94 Announced as Class of 2025 Commencement Speaker
We are honored to have Frank Ryan IV ’90, L’94, Americas Chair, Global Co-Chair, and Co-CEO of DLA Piper and a Member of our Board of Advisors, as our 2025 Commencement speaker. Ryan leads one of the world’s largest law firms, with lawyers in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Accessibility Accommodations
For more information or assistance with accessibility accommodations for the College of Law Commencement Ceremony, please complete and submit the “Accessibility Accommodation” form linked below.
Complete the Accessibility Accommodation Form
Graduate Reception
Friday, May 9
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Syracuse University Quad – Tents A, B, and C
Graduate Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 8
Time: 5 p.m.
Dineen Hall Melanie Gray Auditorium
Caps and Gowns/Graduation Fair
Wednesday, May 7 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursday, May 8, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Dineen Hall
Regalia pick-up (cords, caps, gowns, awards, etc.) at the commencement fair.
The strict deadline to order your regalia online is March 15, 2025. All regalia is shipped to the College for pick-up at one of our Graduation Fairs. Syracuse University regalia is required to participate in Commencement.
JD (Residential and JDinteractive):
The Class of 2025 has gifted special funds of $64 per rental package. Your discounted rental price of $70 reflects this. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout. The tam/cap and tassel are yours to keep! You must return the gown and hood to the Syracuse University Bookstore after the ceremony.
LL.M. Class of 2025:
The College of Law has gifted special funds of $62 per rental package. Your discounted rental price of $70 reflects this. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout. The tam/cap and tassel are yours to keep! You must return the gown and hood to the Syracuse University Bookstore after the ceremony.
For questions regarding the College of Law Commencement, please contact lawcommencement@syr.edu.