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