Students who have any accommodative or accessibility needs for the commencement ceremony should contact Carol Mangano at manganoc@union.edu or 518-388-6102 for assistance.
Student Checklist
1. Name Verification for Diploma and Commencement Program - click here. DEADLINE for changes to the Name Verification form is April 1, 2025.
2. In the beginning of February, you will receive an email from “NameCoach”. Please log on so you can submit a recording with the correct pronunciation of your name as you wish it to be announced at the Commencement Ceremony; Or you can submit your name here.
3. Meet with the Registrar for your audit during the winter term.
4. Attend the "100 Days to Graduation" event - March 7, 4:00 p.m. in The Nott Memorial.
4. Order your cap and gown. An email will be sent to each senior by the Campus Store by the end of April. The email will contain a link for you to order your cap and gown. If you need assistance, please contact Mark Yetman, Campus Store Manager.
5. Plan for moving out of your residence hall by 6:00pm on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Senior Portraits
iSmile Studios will be offering Senior Portrait sessions on campus at various times during the academic year. They are offering Senior Portrait sessions (no fee) as well as Friend Portrait Sessions for group photos (fee to be announced at a later time). Stay tuned for more information as it gets closer to Commencement!
100 Days Until Graduation!
100 Days to Graduation will held the first week in March in the Nott Memorial. This is an opportunity for seniors to get all of their questions answered and collect all the information they need for graduation in one location. You will be able to record your name in the Name Coach software program. It is the official kickoff to commencement season!
Dean's Letter to the Graduates
Students who have any accommodative or accessibility needs for the commencement ceremony should contact Carol Mangano, manganoc@union.edu or call 518-388-6102, for assistance.
To the Class of 2025,
Your parents/guardians received an email from me today with important commencement information. Please take a moment to review it here.
TIPS for creating a successful Commencement experience:
- Check the Student Checklist page on the commencement website OFTEN as new and updated information is posted there on a regular basis.
- If you have not done so yet please go to Namecoach here and share with us the correct pronunciation of your name so that we can appropriately and accurately honor your achievement.
- Make sure you have ordered your cap and gown in the correct size. If you have not ordered your cap and gown, please stop into the bookstore or email Mark Yetman at yetmanm@union.edu.
- The commencement ceremony will be held outside in Roger Hull Plaza in the event of dry weather or light rain. There will be unlimited outdoor seating. No tickets are required.
- You will line up in your cap and gown no later than 8:30 a.m. on South Terrace Lane (between Sorum and Fox).
- There will be a live Facebook stream that can be watched from any computer, smart TV, or phone. The live link will be added to the Commencement homepage on Sunday morning, June 15th.
- In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be held indoors at the Field House. There is limited seating in the Field House. The decision about location will be made early on Sunday morning. You will need to check the Union Commencement webpage Sunday morning for this decision.
- Each student will receive four (4) rain tickets. MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP YOUR 4 RAIN TICKETS WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR CAP & GOWN in May.