University ceremony

The university will hold two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Schoellkopf Field. The College of Human Ecology is included in the first university ceremony held 10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m. This is a celebration of all Cornell 2026 graduates!

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College ceremony

The Human Ecology Graduation Recognition will be on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Bartels Hall. During the College ceremony, each student will have their name called and they will walk across the stage to be celebrated for their dedication to Human Ecology.

Ceremony

10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Newman Arena in Bartels Hall

Reception

12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Ramin Room in Bartels Hall

Contact: alp232 [at] cornell.edu (Andrea Poag)

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Senior activities and events

We are excited to celebrate with our Human Ecology students as they finish out their Cornell careers this spring. The following are notable Human Ecology senior activities and events. It is important to review the student information and guest information for the Commencement Weekend as informed as possible.

Senior Celebration with Alumni Leaders

Thursday, April 9

6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Location: Human Ecology Building Commons

Open to all Human Ecology seniors

RSVP required. More information to come.

Division of Nutritional Sciences Honors Symposium

Friday, May 8

9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: TBA

Open to all DNS seniors

No tickets required

Contact: dnsstudentservices [at] cornell.edu (DNS Student Services Office)

Psychology and Human Development Graduation Recognition

Friday, May 22

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Location: Ramin Room in Bartels Hall

Open to all Psychology and Human Development seniors

Contact: tps78 [at] cornell.edu (Tim Snyder) or eh694 [at] cornell.edu (Emma Herbst)

Human Centered Design Commencement Reception

Friday, May 22

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Location: Human Ecology Building Commons

Open to HCD seniors

Contact: ks247 [at] cornell.edu (Karen Steffy)

Division of Nutritional Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 22

3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Location: Bailey Hall

Open to all DNS seniors

Tickets required

Contact: dnsstudentservices [at] cornell.edu (DNS Student Services Office)