The Falk College Convocation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m.
The ceremony will take place in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex on the Syracuse University campus.
The convocation ceremony will last approximately 1½ hours.
No. Tickets are not required, and seating is available for all family members and guests.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for traffic, parking, walking to the venue, and seating before the ceremony begins.
- Parking is available in designated Syracuse University parking lots and garages.
- Event signage and university staff will be present to assist with parking directions.
- Accessible parking is available for guests with disability permits. Please follow posted signage and staff instructions upon arrival.
Yes. Each Falk College graduate will be recognized by name as they cross the stage and are congratulated by Dean Jeremy S. Jordan.
Yes. A professional photographer will take photos of each graduate during the ceremony, including as they cross the stage.
Immediately following the ceremony, graduates and their guests will reunite outside of the Lally Athletics Complex in reception tents, where light refreshments will be available.
Yes. The Falk College Convocation is held indoors at the Lally Athletics Complex.
For Falk College–specific questions, families may contact the Falk College Office of Student Success at 315-443-3144 or falkss@syr.edu.
All details about University Commencement, including parking and transportation, clear bag policy, and complete weekend schedule, can be found on the Commencement website.
We are honored to celebrate this milestone with our graduates and their families and look forward to welcoming you to campus.