Cornell University Ceremony

This formal ceremony includes a procession, remarks from the University Provost and President, and the conferral of degrees. Note that the graduate names will not be individually read at this event.

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 a.m. | Procession lineup begins at 8:00 a.m. (Arts Quad)
Schoellkopf Field, Cornell University

Additional information regarding the University ceremony can be found on the University Office of Commencement Events website.

Register here for the University ceremony

Brooks School Ceremony

The Brooks School ceremony will celebrate our graduates individually with the reading of each graduate’s name, followed by a reception with family, friends, Deans, and faculty.

Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:00 p.m. | Student check-in and guest seating begin at 12:00 p.m.
Bailey Hall Auditorium, Cornell University

Register here for the Brooks School Ceremony. We kindly ask that all graduates fill out the graduation ceremony registration survey, even if you do not plan to attend, so we can accurately plan for the event and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Register here for the Brooks School ceremony.

Guest Ticket Information for Brooks Ceremony:
We are happy to accommodate all graduates, but please note that guest tickets must be reserved by you (with your Cornell netID). You may reserve up to 4 guest tickets for the Brooks Ceremony by Thursday, April 30. If you need more than 4 guest tickets, any remaining unreserved guest tickets will be made available in early May on a first come first served basis.

Reserve your guest tickets here

Academic Regalia

Graduates are required to wear academic regalia (cap and gown) at both ceremonies.  Order by March 31 for a 20% discount.

Order regalia here