Commencement

The commencement ceremony will be held in the Weill Hall courtyard, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Below is the general schedule of events for the Meinig School Commencement Ceremony in the Weill Hall courtyard.

*Class photos begin at 10:00 am

Event begins at 10:45 am

Welcome from the Director
Award Recognition
Doctor of Philosophy Degree Recipients
Master of Science Degree Recipients
Master of Engineering Degree Recipients
Bachelor of Science Degree Recipients
Closing Remarks
Post-event Gathering

On Friday, all parking lots are free and open to use while attending events on campus.

On Saturday, all central campus roads, including those surrounding Schoellkopf Field, will be closed 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

There is a lot of congestion on campus and in the surrounding area, so give yourself extra travel time.
Follow signs to parking lots where you can ride free shuttle buses to the stadium.

Stops “D” and “C” will drop you off on Tower Road, close to Weill Hall. There are no stairs if coming from Tower Rd.

Accessibility parking & seating plans for the stadium can be viewed through the commencement website. Arrangements must be requested ahead of time through the commencement website.

Please also  refer to Cornell University: Office of Commencement Events regarding your best options for parking on campus.

Family members and guests are encouraged to take pictures and/or video during the ceremonies, but we would ask that you please remain in your seats and be mindful of others so that everyone can enjoy the experience.

Photos of our ceremony will be taken by a professional photographer. Links to photos are available on this website a few weeks after the event.

Official class photos will take place prior to the BME department commencement event.

• Bachelor of Science graduates –  10:00am  on the stairwell between Corson/Mudd and Biotech buildings
• Master of Engineering graduates – 10:15am on the stairwell between Corson/Mudd and Biotech buildings
• Master of Science and doctoral graduates – 10:30am on the patio in front of Weill Hall entrance

If you are not here on time, you will not be in the photo.

Water and snacks will be available after the department event. If you require additional food or beverages, nearby eateries on Tower Road will be open.

• Bus Stop Bagels in Kennedy Hall (across the street): 7:00am – 3:00pm (bagel sandwiches, snacks and hot/cold beverages)
• Trillium in Kennedy Hall (across the street): 10:00am – 4:00pm (multiple meal selections)
• Cornell Dairy Bar in Stocking Hall (up the road): 2:00 – 7:30pm (ice cream, sandwiches, cold beverages)

Reusable water bottles are encouraged. We will have two water tower stations available to refill your vessel.

• By the patio door access to 125 Weill.
• Just inside the door for the hallway that runs along 125 Weill.

There are also drinking fountains at the end of the hallway near the bathrooms.

We will also have limited bottles of water. Please reuse/refill them.