Maritime College Will Celebrate and Recognize its Graduates at its May Commencement Ceremony
Any student who has completed their degree requirements for May 8, 2026, is eligible to participate in the May Commencement.
Commencement
May Commencement will occur on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Pentagon. If weather protocol is in place, it will be shifted to the Riesenberg Gymnasium.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email studentaffairs@sunymaritme.edu.
Commencement Protocol
Commencement is a significant moment for graduates. It marks a pinnacle of achievement. Maritime College celebrates the occasion with formal pomp and circumstance. To ensure the dignity and solemnity of this occasion, please be mindful of the following:
- The Maritime College Code of Conduct applies at the Commencement Ceremony.
- Use of alcohol and/or controlled substances is prohibited.
- No food or drink will be permitted in the line-up area.
- Guests should arrive on time to be seated no later than 09:45 AM. Reserved seating on the grass is available for guests who are handicapped.
- Guest seating is first-come, first-seated.
- Mute/Silence cell phones, pagers, and similar devices during the ceremony.
- Please refrain from using noise-makers or shouting while degrees are being presented on the stage.
- Any bags, including purses, brought inside the gymnasium may be searched by campus police. To avoid delays, guests are urged not to enter the arena with bags.
- Balloons and wrapped packages of any kind are prohibited.