Dear Class of 2022, Families, and Supporters,
We are excited to reach out to you today to share additional information about our plans to celebrate our Class of 2022, in person at an in person Graduate Hooding Ceremony on the Ithaca College campus on South Hill.
Graduate Hooding Information
Please plan to join us as the College will recognize the special accomplishments of all graduating master's and doctoral candidates through a graduate hooding ceremony on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET in Glazer Arena, in the Athletics and Events Center. Due to the nature of the graduate hooding, all family and friends of graduate students are cordially invited to attend the ceremony.
RSVP Through Marching Order
On Monday, February 28, all graduates will receive a personalized email to their IC email account with instructions on how to RSVP for the Graduate Hooding ceremony. This event will have a modified look again this year as we continue to manage the public health challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With our graduates’ health and safety central to our planning for this event, completion of the RSVP form is REQUIRED for all Class of 2022 graduates.
The email on February 28 will also share additional information for the 2022 Graduate Hooding planning process, including instructions for:
- Creating and setting up the graduate’s Marching Order account
- Completing and editing the graduate’s personalized appreciation slide (image, chosen name, and personal message) which will be displayed on commencement day
- Recording the graduate’s name as it will be pronounced during the ceremony
The firm deadline for each graduate to submit a completed RSVP is 11:59 a.m. EST on Monday, April 4, 2022. Due to the extensive planning required to host this event, it is necessary that we receive a completed RSVP by that date. There will not be a second opportunity to submit a completed RSVP once this deadline elapses.
Graduating master’s and doctoral candidates also have the option of attending one of our in-person May Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 22.
Additional Important Upcoming Dates
April 30, 5:00 p.m. | Deadline for Ordering Grad Regalia (Cap & Gown)
Regalia can be purchased effective immediately at the this link. This year, because of the need for continued social distancing, academic regalia will NOTbe available for pick-up in the Campus Store. Instead, it will be shipped directly to the graduate’s provided address. Please try to plan ahead and order your regalia with as much advance notice as possible!
May 21, 8:30 p.m. | Commencement Eve Concert and Fireworks
Plan to join us for this annual IC tradition that showcases the talents of our student performers.
Graduates, we are so very excited to celebrate you in May! The Commencement committee will also continue to provide more details about our plans as they solidify. Remember to check the Commencement website regularly for updates. Questions about Graduate Hooding should be directed to zsylvain@ithaca.edu.
Best wishes,
Doreen Hettich-Atkins, Vikki Levine, MaryAnn Taylor, and David Prunty
Commencement Committee Co-Chairs