Graduation Information

We've put together a list of questions that students and parents frequently ask us about Commencement. If you have other questions, please call the Office of Alumni Affairs and College Events at 518-580-5670 or email them at CollegeEvents@skidmore.edu.

How do I purchase my graduation regalia (cap, gown, tassel, etc.)?

You can order your graduation regalia online through the Jostens website.

How do I purchase a class ring?

You can order your class ring online through the Jostens website.

Where can I find appropriate Skidmore graduation gifts?

We've put together a list of great Skidmore graduation gift ideas. Click here to view them.

Where can I find appropriate graduation flower bouqets?

You can order lovely graduation bouqets online via Commencement Flowers.

When is Commencement? How long does it last? Where is it held?

Commencement Activities begin on Friday, May 16, and Commencement Exercises will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11 AM. Commencement typically lasts about 2 1/2 hours and is held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), located in the Saratoga State Park.

Are tickets required to attend Commencement?

No. Seating for more than 5,000 in the SPAC amphitheater makes it possible to accommodate all guests. Therefore, tickets are not issued or required, except for those whose party requires seating in the Special Access section, reserved for those with mobility impairments.

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