Dear December 2024 Graduates,
As we near the midway point of the Fall 2024 semester, I would like to take a moment to share with you the college’s plans for a December Commencement on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. inside the Athletics and Events Center's Glazer Arena.
December Commencement celebrates the individual accomplishments of our graduating students. This includes announcing the name of each graduating student who is present and would like to participate as that student crosses the stage. December Commencement is our opportunity to recognize the proud moment that college graduation represents, as well as the incredible efforts and sacrifices that have been made to realize this accomplishment.
Information for Graduates
Ordering Your Cap and Gown
Graduation regalia–cap and gown–is required for all Class of 2024 graduates planning to participate in the Commencement ceremony. This year, regalia can be ordered online through the Ithaca College Campus Store website with an option to either have regalia shipped directly to you or in-person pick up at the Campus Store. Regalia information and the ability to place your preorder is anticipated to launch on the website on Monday, October 21.
Diplomas
Graduates will receive their diploma cover and medallion during the ceremony. Diplomas for December graduates will be mailed in late January 2025once all graduation requirements have been met.
Please note that a required task in order to receive your diploma is the completion of the First Destination Survey. This survey, sponsored by the National Association for College and Employers (NACE), helps to tell the story of what happens to Ithaca graduates after they complete their education here at IC. This year’s survey is anticipated to go live in early November and you can find out more by visiting the First Destination Survey page on the Center for Career Exploration and Development website.
Latin Honors
Students who qualify to receive Latin honor cords can expect an email from theOffice of the Registrarlater this semester with information on when and where the cords can be picked up.
Information for Family and Supporters
In Person Attendance
Due to the small size of the December graduating class, we are pleased to share that there is no limit to the number of family members and supporters a graduate can invite to attend the in-person ceremony.
Livestream
For family members and supporters who are unable to travel to Ithaca for the celebration, we are pleased to be able to offer alivestreamof the ceremony.
Additional Important Details
- For planning purposes, an inclement weather date has been set for Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
- Class of 2024 December graduates will also be invited to participate in our May 2025 Commencement ceremony.
More information on our December Commencement will be shared throughout the fall semester. Please watch for a registration email with additional details in late October. For the latest updates please visit the December Commencement website.
Additional questions regarding December Commencement can be sent to commencement@ithaca.edu.
We look forward to celebrating with you on December 15, 2024!
Sincerely,
Melanie I. Stein
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs