Welcome Families, Graduates, and Guests!
Planning Your Weekend
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Students: view student information page
Welcome! We are excited to have you visit Ithaca and the beautiful Cornell campus for Cornell University's 2013 Commencement Weekend on May 24, 25, 26.
We are pleased to have arrangements for family members to attend, including those with limited mobility.
An invited guest will speak at Senior Convocation on Saturday. The university president delivers the Commencement address on Sunday.
You do not need tickets unless the weather becomes severe the morning of these two main events.
Please explore the links to the left for details about
how to get here,
where to stay,
where to eat,
where to park,
diploma ceremonies, and
events happening throughout the weekend.
Here are a few tips to make your weekend more enjoyable:
General Information for the Weekend
- Dress per your comfort level (business-casual is common).
- Wear comfortable walking shoes! (Bring bandaids for blisters.)
- Be prepared for weather (sunblock, umbrella, etc.)
- Consider carrying extra camera batteries.
- Bring activities for young children do quietly in their seats.
- Make arrangements for mobility-impaired family members.
- Consider bringing a wheelchair for elderly (to shuttle around campus).
- Be sure to bring your Severe Weather Tickets to Ithaca.
- Weekend events are finished by 3:30pm Sunday.
- No alcohol, glass bottles, or pets at Schoellkopf Stadium.
- Make sure all family members know the graduate's college/department.
For any questions, please visit A-Z Site Index, FAQ, and Contact List. After visiting these pages, if you are unable to find an answer to your question, please contact us.
Enjoy the festive weekend!
Planning Your Weekend
To help plan your travel schedule and weekend itinerary, we have posted weekend events (as we are informed of them). Because colleges, departments and student groups plan their own events for Commencement Weekend, there is no helpful one-size-fits-all weekend itinerary that we can post for students/families. Please visit our Weekend Schedule page for help with planning your weekend.
Navigating This Website
Information Pages:
- A-Z Site Index (Directory)
- FAQ
- Checklist
- Contact List
- Contact Us (form)
- Student Information Page
- Ceremony Instructions
- Visa for International Guests
- Webcast - friends & family can watch from home!
Events:
- Commencement
- Senior Convocation (with Guest Speaker)
- College Events
- Weekend Schedule
Logistics:
Related Links
Still can't find what you're looking for?
Contact Information
Commencement Office
B13 Day Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
(607) 255-9541
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