Day of Event Information
The University's Main Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 17, 2024
at 11:00 AM at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. Graduate, guest, and faculty arrival information
can be found below.
For additional information, please visit the FAQ page for everything you need to know about Commencement.
View the Main Commencement Ceremony program
- Graduates
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Graduates who have successfully applied to graduate will be able to access 4 guest
tickets through the Commencement website beginning May 7 (see links below to access
tickets). Please note, the buying, selling, or gifting of tickets is strictly prohibited
and may result in disciplinary action.
Graduates will begin lining up at 10:00 am at the Indoor Sports Complex Parking lot.
View Candidate Lineup Map. View Candidate Lineup by Post.
Academic attire is required. You can find ordering information on the FAQ page.
Time is running out to secure your tickets for the upcoming commencement ceremony.
The ticketing system will be closing tomorrow, . Access your tickets by clicking the day of event tab, located on the top of our
website. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to remind your guests
to arrive early to get the best seats. Once the stadium reaches capacity, guests will
be directed to an alternative viewing location.
Reserve Candidate Tickets Reserve Guest Tickets
View the Convocation Location map for the location of departmental convocation ceremonies.
The following items are prohibited at commencement ceremonies: outside food/beverage,
including thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, backpacks, luggage, strollers,
umbrellas, noise makers and balloons, weapons, laser pointers, fireworks, aerosol
cans and non service pets. All bags are subject to search.
| - Guests
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Guests requiring ADA parking are asked to prominently display their parking permit
prior to arriving on campus for entry to the accessible parking lot located at LaValle
Stadium. All other guests must park in the P Lot, and continuous shuttle service will
be provided to the stadium.
To find the campus via GPS, please use the following address: 100 Nicolls Road, Stony
Brook, NY.
View the Parking Map
Gates open at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the 11:00 AM ceremony. All guests must present
their tickets at the gate. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket. Seating
is on a first come, first serve basis.
The following items are prohibited at commencement ceremonies: outside food/beverage,
including thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, backpacks, luggage, strollers,
umbrellas, noise makers and balloons, weapons, laser pointers, fireworks, aerosol
cans and non service pets. All bags are subject to search.
Guests with smart devices can access closed captioning services for the ceremony at
stonybrook.edu/closed captioning. A live webcast will be available for all guests who do not have tickets or cannot
attend. The livestream can be found at stonybrook.edu/live as well as on the Commencement website.
View the Convocation Location map for the location of departmental convocation ceremonies.
Questions about Commencement? Please visit one of our conveniently located Commencement
Information desks for assistance on-site.
Tent Hours
Wednesday, May 15
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Admin Loop & Mendelsohn Quad
Thursday, May 16
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Admin Loop & Mendelsohn Quad
Friday, May 17th
8:30 am - 12:30 pm - LaValle Stadium, located between Wolfie Way & Gate 1
8:30 am - 12:30 pm - P-LOT (Lot 40)
7:00 am - 3:00 pm - Admin Loop, Mendelsohn Quad, Shop Red West Plaza
7:00 am - 4:00 pm - SAC Plaza
| - Faculty
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Please note that any faculty interested in walking in the academic procession for
the Commencement ceremony or serving as a marshal must wear academic attire. Faculty
will also meet in the graduate arrival area at the Indoor Sports Complex Parking lot
beginning at 10:00 AM.
The following items are prohibited at commencement ceremonies: outside food/beverage,
including thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, backpacks, luggage, strollers,
umbrellas, noise makers and balloons, weapons, laser pointers, fireworks, aerosol
cans and non service pets. All bags are subject to search.
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