The following steps are intended to make the process of getting ready for Commencement easy for all graduates plus their friends and family members:
STEP 1. Your Cap and Gown
Candidates wishing to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, on Friday, May 17, 2024, must wear a Cap and Gown. You may purchase and pick up your cap and gown at the FMCC Raider Trader College Store. The cost is approximately $50. The Raider Trader College Store will be open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The College Store accepts cash, check and credit card payments.
STEP 2. Graduation Rehearsal
FMCC does not hold a graduation rehearsal but asks that the graduates report to the main lobby of O’Connell Hall by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17. Graduates will be issued a name card when they check in the night of Commencement and need to always keep the card with them. The name card needs to be checked for accuracy. The card will have a label on it with your full name. If you see an error on this card, please notify a staff member quickly. This card will be presented to the card reader as the graduate prepares to cross the stage.
STEP 3. Attend your Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 17th!
Bring the following items: your cap with tassel and gown.
Graduates should plan to arrive at 6 p.m. and will line up in O’Connell Hall. Guests should go directly to the main gym in the Physical Education Building to be seated, no tickets required.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. is the Commencement Ceremony. Following the Ceremony there will be a light reception held on the campus quad. Graduates and guests are invited.
STEP 4. Special Accommodations
If you or a member of your family needs special accommodations on the day of graduation, please feel free to contact Kathy Norman, Coordinator for Accessibility Counseling and Alternative Testing Services, at 518-736-3622, Ext. 8145 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make those arrangements.
STEP 5. Your Diploma
Spring 2024 graduates’ diplomas will be mailed to the permanent address on file with the Registrar’s office by the end of June. Summer 2024 graduates’ diplomas will be mailed out by the end of September. Please make sure your permanent address is correct.
Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 graduates should have received their diplomas already. If not, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 518-736-3622, Ext. 8141.
STEP 6. Stay Connected with SUNY FMCC!
FMCC wants to stay connected with all our Alumni! We want to hear about all your future successful endeavors. Please keep us informed of significant life and career events! You can connect with the Foundation Office via:
FMCC Foundation Web Page: https://www.foundationoffm.org/
Other ways to stay connect with SUNY FMCC; follow us, like us on all our social media platforms.
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We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates’ academic accomplishments. Please feel free to contact Robin Towne for additional information regarding the Academic Awards Ceremony and/or Commencement. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. call: (518) 736-3622, Ext. 8101.
Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your academic career!
