Commencement

Winter Commencement 2025

Empire State University hosted two winter commencement ceremonies in Albany, NY, on December 5, 2025.

Commencement Program

Commencement program details and degree candidate names can be viewed in the Commencement Program.

Photography and Videos

View and share the celebration! Photos and video of the winter 2025 commencement ceremonies are now available.

Notice of Photographic and Media Recording

When you attend an Empire State University commencement ceremony, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such photography, audio, and video recording and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for Empire State University’s promotional and marketing purposes now and in the future.