Please see Commencement guests on the Commencement homepage.
See Undergraduate Commencement for ceremony details.
See details on the Undergraduate Commencement page.
Go Light Your World is a candlelight ceremony of gratitude and induction into the Nazareth Alumni Association that takes place outdoors at the Garen Peace Garden (by the campus fountain).
The ceremony consists of a candlelit procession, speakers, readings, and music. It concludes with the induction into the Alumni Association — a champagne toast and dessert reception.
Sponsored by Culture, Community, and Belonging, Undergraduate Association, and Alumni Relations. Families are welcome to attend.
For time/date/location, see Undergraduate Commencement events >
No. See what-to-expect details about Commencement on Undergraduate events >
The 2024 ceremonies will have sign language interpreting as well as live captioning.
If you are graduating and need special accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services.
1. If you have not applied for graduation, email the Registration & Records Office, registrar@naz.edu, immediately.
2. Check the official list — posted in February and updated regularly — of students meeting all ceremony eligibility requirements.
See naz.edu/commencement: “Are you on the list?”
Nazareth's preferred vendor is Jostens: https://www.jostens.com
Proper etiquette is to send any announcements within a four-week period (two weeks before graduation to two weeks after graduation). To ensure timely delivery, order announcements at least 6 weeks before graduation.
Students who choose not to participate in the formal commencement ceremony must contact the Registration & Records Office.
Diplomas will be mailed by the end of May to non-attendees.
To maintain a safe and enjoyable event for every attendee, Nazareth will visually inspect bags at the entrance of the Golisano Training Center facility.
Permitted:
Don't bring:
Nazareth reserves the right to inspect and remove any packages, bags and/or containers.
For students: Commencement day rundown of where to check in, how to adjust your regalia, and how to assemble and march in.
(There is not a Commencement rehearsal.)
Details are shared on the main Commencement webpage.
Diplomas are mailed to the address of record. The Registration & Records Office will email all graduates once you have been officially graduated and diplomas are on the way.
Check NazNet to confirm your address on record is correct. If it's not, either:
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