CEREMONIES: The university ceremony in the stadium Saturday morning is a wonderful pageant where degrees are conferred on each program collectively; individual student names are not announced. The Johnson School ceremony in the early evening in Bartels Hall is the event where each graduate's name is read as they walk across the stage.
ATTIRE: Throughout the weekend, graduates and guests should dress comfortably (business casual is the norm). Be prepared for crowds and lots of walking; and for assorted weather (hot, wet, cold, etc.) Bartels Hall is not air conditioned, and there is little shade/coverage in Schoellkopf Stadium.
PARKING: For weekend parking and bus information, review this page. NOTE: All Central Campus Roads are CLOSED SATURDAY 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. For MOBILITY IMPAIRED PARKING ONLY, you must apply for an accessibility plan permit from the university.
Questions? Email: EMBA Student Services
For more information on travel, lodging, parking, etc., please visit:
Cornell University Commencement Website
Johnson School Ithaca Commencement Schedule:
Executive MBA & Cornell-Tsinghua FMBA Graduates
2025 – SATURDAY, MAY 24 (ALL ROADS ARE CLOSED ON CENTRAL CAMPUS; review this page for parking information) |
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8:00 am | Gates Open for Guest Seating for University Ceremony #1 | Schoellkopf Stadium (513 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
8:00 am | All Graduates Assemble in Regalia for the Academic Procession NOTE: Alcohol is not permitted on the Arts Quad, in the procession, nor in the stadium. |
Arts Quad, MBA in front of Morrill Hall; PhD by Olin Library |
10:00 am | Academic Procession Arrives at Stadium | Schoellkopf Stadium (513 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
CORNELL UNIVERSITY CEREMONY #1 Ticke information will be provided on the Cornell Commencement Website. Livestream will be available. |
Schoellkopf Stadium (513 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
4:20 pm | EMBA and FMBA Class Photos Graduates wear regalia, but NO CAPS FOR PHOTO. Immediately following the photo, line-up in row & seat order, and put your cap on with the tassel to your left. |
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED |
4:30 pm | Doors Open for Guest Seating for Johnson School Event | Bartels Hall, Newman Arena (554 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
5:00 - 6:30 pm |
EMBA Americas, EMBA Metro NY, EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership, and Cornell-Tsinghua FMBA RECOGNITION CEREMONY Tickets are NOT required, and there is no limit on attendees. Livestream will be available. |
Bartels Hall, Newman Arena (554 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
6:45 - 8:45 pm |
Johnson School EMBA-FMBA Reception Tickets are NOT required, Open to all Johnson School EMBA-FMBA ceremony guests. |
Sage Hall (114 Feeney Way/East Avenue, Ithaca, NY) |
*In the event of severe weather on Saturday, the University may follow the Cornell University Severe Weather Policy/Plan. |