Please see the Commencement homepage.

See details on the UG Commencement page.

Plans are subject to change based on state pandemic protocols.

Go Light Your World, a 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. Sponsored by Culture, Community, and Belonging, Undergraduate Association, and Alumni Relations. Families are welcome to attend.

For time/date/location, see Undergraduate events >

Plans are subject to change based on state pandemic protocols.

The Alumni Send-off — now sponsored in conjunction with the Center for Spirituality and the Undergraduate Association — is expected to take place after the Go Light Your World service.

For time/date/location, see Undergraduate events >

Undergraduate Academic Regalia webpage.

No. See what-to-expect details about Commencement on Undergraduate events >

The 2023 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?”

You can order personalized announcements by calling Balfour at 800-536-7459 or visiting www.balfour.com. Proper etiquette is to send announcements out 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.

You can order your class ring at www.balfour.com or call 800-536-7459.

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 College will visually inspect bags at the entrance of the Golisano Training Center facility.

Permitted:

• One small purse/clutch bag, 5" x 7" or smaller, which is subject to search, per person.
• Clear, plastic water bottles.

Don't bring:

• Pets. (The only permitted animals are properly trained, certified service animals.)
• Food or drink (including coffee). Only clear, plastic water bottles are allowed.
• Briefcases, backpacks, coolers, or other large bags/containers.
• Weapons of any kind.
• Disruptive items, including noise makers, inflatable balls, balloons, or laser pointers.
• Liquids and any cans and bottles (with the exception of clear, plastic bottles of water).
• Metal objects. To expedite the screening process, please leave all unnecessary metal objects in your vehicle or at home.

Nazareth College reserves the right to inspect and remove any packages, bags and/or containers.

See the main Commencement webpage.

• Graduating students: Use the South Campus Drive entrance at the traffic light near the Arts Center, and park in parking lot G (near YWRI), H (near Clocktower Commons), or K (near Kearney).
• Guests use the northernmost, one-way entrance (look for balloons and signs), where you will be directed to parking near the Golisano Training Center.

Campus parking map for Commencement (pdf)

For students: 2022 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.

A professional photographer from Island Photography photographs each graduating student.

During the ceremony: The photography is as the graduate is recognized during an in-person ceremony. Within 48 hours after commencement, you will be e-mailed a secure link and a PIN to view and order photos. In advance, you can also register the e-mail addresses of your friends and relatives so that they will receive a direct link to your proofs. Contact Island Photos to register.

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:

• provide your new address using the Registration & Records online form (requires login)
• or email registrar@naz.edu with updated address info

Graduating seniors will receive a complimentary copy of Sigillum, the Nazareth College yearbook, mailed to your home addresses in late fall. If your address changes, please contact the Alumni Office so that we know where to mail the yearbook.