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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 afternoon 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.
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Johnson Student Activities & Special Events
107 Sage Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email: Student Activities
For more information on travel, lodging, parking, etc., please visit:
Cornell University Commencement Website
Johnson School Ithaca Commencement Schedule:
PhD, Ithaca MBA & JCT MBA Graduates
| 2025 – TUESDAY, MAY 20 thru SUNDAY, MAY 25 |
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| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm daily, Tue.-Fri. | 8:00 am-6:00 pm Sat. & Sun. |
Regalia (Cap & Gown) Pickup | Teagle Hall, 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Room |
| 2025 – THURSDAY, MAY 22 | ||
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Johnson School Graduation Gift Distribution | Sage Hall, Room 144 |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Johnson School Commencement Rehearsal Not in Regalia | Bartels Hall, Newman Arena (554 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
| 2025 – FRIDAY, MAY 23 | ||
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Johnson School Dean’s Awards Brunch: Ithaca MBAs Tickets available in the Spring. |
Arts Quad Tent |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Johnson School Graduation Gift Distribution | Sage Hall, Room 144 |
| 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
Cornell University Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony & Reception Tickets are NOT required, |
Barton Hall (117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY) |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Johnson School Student Donor Reception Open to all Class of 2025 gift donors and a guest. Invitations will be sent via email in early May. |
Sage Hall, Dyson Atrium (114 Feeney Way/East Avenue, Ithaca, NY) |
| 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, 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) |
| 12:30 pm | Johnson School Class Photo 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Doors Open for Guest Seating for Johnson School Event | Bartels Hall, Newman Arena (554 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY) |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
JOHNSON SCHOOL PHD, ITHACA MBA & JCT MBA 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) |
| 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
Johnson School Reception Tickets are NOT required, Open to all Johnson School ceremony guests. |
Sage Hall (114 Feeney Way/East Avenue, Ithaca, NY) |
| 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Johnson School Graduation Gift Distribution | Sage Hall, Room 144 |
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*In the event of severe weather on Saturday, the University may follow the Cornell University Severe Weather Policy/Plan. |
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