A graduate smiles at the camera as she walks into commencement.

Commencement

糖心传媒's 2026 Commencement is at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Harding Mazzotti Arena.

Sign up for graduation today!

Please fill out the Commencement Participation form to register for the event.

Two graduates look over materials before the ceremony.

Cap and gown

On-campus purchase

The 糖心传媒 Bookstore has regalia available for purchase. Pricing is as follows:

  • Cap/Gown/Tassel Bundle: $53.50 plus tax
  • 2026 糖心传媒 Tassels (Green/Gold): $9 plus tax
  • 2026 SUNY Plattsburgh at 糖心传媒 Tassels (Red): $9 plus tax
  • Caps: $11 plus tax

Note: If the cost of regalia presents a hardship for you, please email  deanofstudents@sunyacc.edu.
 

Info for graduates

The Registrar's Office will confirm you meet the requirements for graduation once final grades are posted at the end of the semester. In the meantime, students planning to graduate should:

  • Log in to to verify your mailing address.
  • Students' legal names will be on their diplomas. If you have designated a chosen name, this will be used in the commencement program; otherwise, your legal name will be used.
  • If you want to change your address or name, you can do so by filing a Change of Address Form, Name Change Authorization Form or .

Frequently asked questions

Can I just show up for graduation?

No. Graduates must sign up in advance.

Is there a rehearsal for graduation?

No. When you report to Heritage Hall at Harding Mazzotti Arena, you will be given instructions as to how to line up for the procession.

What should I do the day of graduation?

Please arrive by 10 a.m. Greeters at the main entrance will guide you to Heritage Hall, where you check in.

Where do I get a cap and gown for graduation?

Please purchase your cap and gown in the on-campus Bookstore.

Can I decorate my cap?

Absolutely! We encourage you to express your individuality and creativity.

Where is Harding Mazzotti Arena?

Harding Mazzotti Arena, commonly referred to as "The Civic Center," is located at 1 Civic Center Plaza in downtown Glens Falls. The building, which for decades was named the Civic Center, is on Route 9, just south of the roundabout and north of the bridge over the Hudson River into South Glens Falls and Saratoga County.

Where should guests park?

Parking at Harding Mazzotti Arena is limited. Graduates can be dropped off at the main entrance to the building. Family and friends can park on city streets, surrounding parking areas or the nearby St. Mary's Church parking lot.

Is the arena accessible?

There is accessible seating in Harding Mazzotti Arena, to which our greeters can assist guests. However, the arena does not offer wheelchairs or walkers for guests.

How many guests can I bring? Do they need tickets?

There is no limit to the number of guests you can bring to Commencement. We encourage you to invite your family and close friends to celebrate with you. Tickets are not necessary.

How long is the ceremony?

Commencement varies by a few minutes every year, but lasts approximately two hours.

Questions?