Undergraduate

 

Before Commencement Day

Regalia required

Students must have all three items — cap, black gown and appropriate hood — to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

See Academic Regalia for Undergraduates.

April 7 - Finances Deadline

Deadline for meeting all financial obligations to the university.

April 9 - Commencement Fair

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the hallway outside the bookstore

Your graduation central: Pick up regalia, complete important tasks for commencement, and celebrate your accomplishments — all in one place, for all graduating students!

Includes vendors (such as class rings).

May 8 - Naz alumni sign-up deadline to present diploma to relative

Naz alumni: Have a relative graduating from Nazareth, and want to be part of the ceremony?

To honor the tradition of a Nazareth education, Naz alumni are invited to ceremoniously hand their graduating student their diploma.

This opportunity is open to one legacy family member per undergraduate or graduate student graduating in this May's commencement ceremonies.

Sign up by May 8. Form will be shared soon.

May 15 - BIPOC reception

Celebration for BIPOC graduating seniors and their families. 2025 event details »

May 16 - Bookstore open

Hours to come.

Bookstore will be open on Friday, May 16, for last-minute items.

Nurses Pinning Ceremony

Details to come.

May 16 - Go Light Your World Ceremony

8:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025:

The Candlelight Ceremony of Gratitude and Induction into the Nazareth Alumni Association will take place outdoors at the Garen Peace Garden (the campus fountain). The ceremony consists of a candlelit procession, speakers, readings, and music. It concludes with a champagne toast and dessert reception.

All graduating students and families are welcome to attend.

Sponsored by Culture, Community and Belonging; Undergraduate Association; and Alumni Engagement.

Commencement Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Ceremonies

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  Bachelor of Science Degree 
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Bachelor of Music Degree, LifePrep@Naz Secondary Transition Program

Location: Golisano Training Center on campus (indoors)

What to expect:

  • Campus Bookstore in Shults Center is open for last-minute items.
  • For guests: Doors open at Golisano Training Center one hour before each ceremony.
  • Students, allow extra time to arrive on campus. Assemble on the turf field at the west end of the Golisano Training Center one and a half hours before the ceremony.
  • Five minutes before the ceremony: Procession begins.

Read: Before-Commencement and Commencement-day FAQs >

Hannah Meli

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