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Commencement

#OswegoGrad

Congratulations, Graduates!

We look forward to honoring our graduates on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall in the Marano Campus Center. The ceremony will be at 10 AM. All colleges will be included in this ceremony

For Graduates

Follow the checklist to prepare for graduation and to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Order Regalia

Purchase your cap, gown, tassel, stole, cords, and/or master's hood in person at the Marano Campus Center or online.

For Our Guests

Review important guest information, including parking availability, a campus map, and masking requirements. 

Cap and Gown Price

Academic regalia is an integral part of the graduation ceremony. The different colors and styles denote the achievements of the wearers. Since graduation is the most important of SUNY Oswego’s academic ceremonies, it is vital that all candidates for graduation are appropriately attired. 

The cost of regalia is as follows:

  • College of Business and Entrepreneurship Bachelor units: $95.99
  • College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Bachelor units: $95.99
  • College of Education, Health, and Human Services Bachelor units: $95.99
  • College of Communication, Media, and the Arts Bachelor units: $110.99
  • Master units: $116.99. 

Please call 315-312-5900 for additional prices. Post-Baccalaurate (graduate) certificate candidates should purchase a Bachelor’s gown (only exceptions are if you are ALSO receiving a Master’s Degree) at the price listed, and will not wear a hood.

On Commencement day, fresh flowers will be available before and after the ceremony in the Marano Campus Center. The Marano Campus Center College Store will be open on Commencement Day, offering a full line of clothing and emblematic items.

SUNY Oswego does not charge a mandatory graduation fee. In many schools, this would be added to each student’s last tuition bill regardless of whether the student attended the ceremony. Instead, the cost of certain items that are critical to staging the ceremonies is included in the price of your cap and gown. Some examples of these expenses include the reception after the ceremony, programs, diploma covers, and flowers. SUNY Oswego takes pride in providing a pleasant opportunity for graduates and their families to celebrate graduates’ achievements with faculty members and university staff.  

Questions?

Email us at [email protected]