| What | When | Where | Notes |
| File Degree Application | No later than November 12 | Registrar's Office, Siena Hall 102 | |
| Fill out a Commencement Participation Application* | No later than February 20, 2026 | This online form is only for prospective graduates who will not complete all degree requirements prior to May 17, but wish to participate in the commencement ceremony. Please be sure to read the Commencement Participation Policy* | |
| Ensure that all official transcripts arrive at Siena in time | No later than March 6 for previous courses. No later than May 22, for Spring 2026 courses. | Registrar's Office, Siena Hall 102 | |
| Attend Grad Showcase | March 18, 2026 | SSU | |
| Purchase Senior Class Events Tickets | March 18, 2026 | Online at siena.edu/seniorclass | |
| Order Cap and Gown | No later than April 10 | Campus Bookstore - Orders can be placed starting the first week in March. | |
| Record Name Pronunciation | No later than April 10 | 518-782-6874 | |
| Request Special Seating for Guests With Mobility Issues | No later than April 10 | Complete the mobility seating request form by April 10. | |
| Social Work Honoring Ceremony | May 15, 9:00 a.m. | Siena University Campus, SSU | By invitation only. |
| Baldwin Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony | May 15, 3:00 p.m. | Siena University Campus, SSU | By invitation only. |
| ALANA and Lavender Celebration | May 15, 5:00 p.m. | Lonnstrom Dining Hall | RSVP required. |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Induction Ceremony | May 16, 8:00 a.m. | Siena University Campus, Lonnstrom Dining Hall | By invitation only. |
| Master's Graduates Assemble for Commencement | May 16, 8:30 a.m. | Siena University campus, UHY Center | |
| Master's Commencement Ceremony | May 16, 9:30 a.m. | Siena University campus, UHY Center | |
| Senior Awards Ceremony | May 16, 11:30 a.m. (Pre-reception) 12:15 p.m. (Awards Ceremony) | Siena University Campus, SSU | By invitation only. Event information will be emailed to award recipients. |
| ROTC Commissioning Ceremony | May 16, 3:00 p.m. | Siena University Campus, SSU | |
| Baccalaureate Liturgy | May 16, 5:00 p.m. | Siena University campus, UHY Center | |
| Baccalaureate Reception | May 16, 6:00 p.m. | Marcelle Athletic Complex Lawn | Rain location: Inside of the Marcelle Athletic Complex |
| Undergraduates Assemble for Commencement | May 17, 9 a.m. | MVP Arena | |
| Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | May 17, Processional begins at 9:45 a.m. | MVP Arena | |
| Residence Hall Check Out | No later than 6 p.m. on May 17 | Departure from all Residence Halls and Townhouses | |
| Diplomas Mailed | 4 weeks after Commencement (Barring any holds on your account and passing of classes) | Sent to permanent home address on file with the Registrar's Office |