You've made it! All of the hard work during your Johnson School program has led you here. Commencement weekend is a time to reflect on your achievements, thank your loved ones for their support, and celebrate your success with peers, mentors, and the Johnson and Cornell communities.
May 14 | 4:00pm - May 21 | 5:00pm
Watch for planned events to celebrate the week leading to Commencement!
May 21 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
A brief walk-through rehearsal for Johnson School PhD and Ithaca MBA, students. It is extremely helpful to have as many students as possible attend this rehearsal for Saturday afternoon's Johnson School event.
May 22 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dean Gaur invites members of the Ithaca MBA Class of 2026, and guests, to enjoy a mimosa brunch under a tent on the Pew Engineering Quad, Central Campus, Friday, May 22, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Special presentations of student awards will be made. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your family to Johnson, and explore campus. Each graduate may request up to 2 free tickets (1 for the graduate, and 1 for a guest); and may purchase up to 3 additional tickets. PLEASE only request/purchase the tickets that you actually need. NOTE: Everyone who requires a chair under the tent must have a ticket, including graduates. Contact Rhonda Velazquez rhv2@cornell.edu with any questions. Attire for the brunch is business casual. TICKET SALES OPEN IN THE SPRING
May 22 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnson School Student Donor Reception: Class of 2026 Class Gift Donors - invitations will be issued to class gift donor in May
May 23 | 10:00am - 11:00am
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business (Dyson, Johnson, and Nolan Schools) will attend the first university ceremony at 10:00 a.m. This event will be livestreamed. Visit http://commencement.cornell.edu/ for full details.
May 23 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Each graduate is individually recognized by name and walks across the stage. Livestream will be available. No guest tickets are required for this event. Contact: Johnson Student Activities Office StudentActivities@johnson.cornell.edu
May 23 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
This event is open to all attendees of the graduate recognition ceremony. Contact: Johnson Student Activities Office StudentActivities@johnson.cornell.edu
May 23 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Each graduate is individually recognized by name and walks across the stage. No tickets are required for this event. Livestream will be available. Contact: Patrick Feely pef6@cornell.edu
May 23 | 6:45pm - 8:45pm
This event is open to attendees of the graduate recognition ceremony. Contact: Patrick Feely pef6@cornell.edu
May 24 | 10:00am - 11:30am
Each graduate is individually recognized by name and walks across the stage. Livestream will be available. Ticket information will be shared with graduates. Contact: Johnson MPS Student Services johnsonmpssvcs@cornell.edu
