Location and Directions
The Winter 2023 Commencement ceremony will take place on December 9, 2023, noon, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.
The Empire State Plaza Convention Center is located in the Empire State Plaza, in downtown Albany.
Directions
Parking
Map of the Empire State Plaza Concourse
Commencement Day Timing
The ceremony will start promptly at noon, so students should plan to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.
Students must check in at the registration table and receive a name card. Students will be directed to the line-up area for the processional. Directions for the processional will be given to students when they’re lining up.
The ceremony will last about 1-1.5 hours.
Guests
Students are limited to 10 guests per person. Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremony. We will monitor the number of guests the day of commencement.
Please check back for updates to this information, as it is subject to change.