Commencement

Spring 2024 Commencement

Paul Smith’s College will host the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. on the Great Lawn.
By hosting this event outside, we will not have a limit to the number of guests each participating student may have.
Following the ceremony, a reception will be held for graduates and their guests offering light refreshments.

Should this event need to be held in the Saunders Sports Complex due to forecasted inclement weather there will be a limit of six (6) guests per participating student.
The Office of the President will determine at least 48 hours in advance if the event will need to move inside.
This announcement will be made via email to the campus community as well as on the college website.
A livestream of the event will also be available for those not able to join us in person. Commencement Livestream

Students participating in the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony should arrive dressed for the ceremony to Pickett Hall at 10 a.m. the day of the ceremony for line up.
Name cards, honor and veteran cords will be distributed at this time.
Faculty and staff members will assist students with regalia as well as the line up.
Guests are welcome to arrive at 10 a.m. as well.  Staff members will be on hand to direct traffic for parking.

Diplomas will be mailed to home addresses provided by students in Graduation Survey. Students do not receive diplomas at the ceremony.

Graduating students are reminded to complete all financial obligations with the Student Accounts Office prior to graduation. While all certified graduates may participate in the ceremony, some may not receive their diplomas because of unpaid balances. Please check with the Student Accounts Office to ascertain the status of your account. Hours are 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Diplomas will be mailed to home addresses provided by students in the survey questionnaire.

Past Ceremony Links

Paul Smith’s College held the Winter Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, November 18, 2023, 11 a.m. in the Buxton Gymnasium.
A recording of the ceremony is available using the following link:  Winter 2023 Commencement 
Winter 2023 Commencement Photos by Brandy Clark.

Paul Smith’s College held the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 11 a.m. in the Saunders Gymnasium.
A recording of the ceremony is available using the following link: Spring 2023 Commencement

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Paul Smith’s College held the Winter 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11 a.m. in the Buxton Gymnasium.
A recording of the ceremony is available using the following link: Winter 2022 Commencement
Winter 2022 Commencement Photos by Kathleen Keck Photography

Paul Smith’s College held the Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 11 a.m. on the Great Lawn.
A recording of the ceremony is available using the following link: Spring 2022 Commencement Video 

Paul Smith’s College held the Winter 2021 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at The Gazebo.
Winter 2021 Commencement Video     Winter 2021 Commencement Photos by Kathleen Keck Photography     Even more Winter 2021 Commencement Photos

Paul Smith’s College held the Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony on May 8, 2021 on the Great Lawn.  Spring 2021 Commencement Video

Our Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 graduates demonstrated remarkable persistence, creativity and spirit wrapping up their undergraduate experience at PSC.
We were not able to gather in person for traditional commencement ceremonies, but that didn’t stop our students, faculty and staff from honoring these special grads.
Catch the video of our livestream commencement ceremonies below.
Winter 2020 Commencement Video
Winter 2020 Commencement Photos

Spring 2020 Commencement Behind the Scenes
Spring 2020 Commencement Video

Behind the Scenes:  Commencement-In-A-Box

As part of the virtual commencement celebration, PSC grads received “commencement-in-a-box” with a mix of ceremonial items and ADK souvenirs.
This behind the scenes video shows all the people and places who made this possible. Lots of wonderful campus and local footage, too!