A complete guide to pomp and circumstance in the area

Caps will be thrown throughout the month of May, even into June and July for some colleges around the Capital Region. Here's a breakdown of where and when you can honor the class of 2025. 

May 9, 2025

• Empire State University

  • Time: 6:00 p.m.

  • Location: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany

May 10, 2025

• SUNY Adirondack

  • Time: 11:00 a.m.

  • Location: Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls

May 17, 2025

• University at Albany

  • Time: 11:00 a.m. (Main Undergraduate Ceremony)

  • Location: Entry Plaza Lawn, Uptown Campus, Albany

• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS)

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.

  • Location: Albany Capital Center, Albany

• Russell Sage College

  • Time: 10:30 a.m.

  • Location: MVP Arena, Albany

• Skidmore College

  • Time: 10:30 a.m.

  • Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Saratoga Springs

• Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)

  • Time: Various ceremonies throughout the day

  • Location: McDonough Sports Complex, Troy

May 18, 2025

• Maria College

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.

  • Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Saratoga Springs

• Siena College

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.

  • Location: MVP Arena, Albany

May 22, 2025

• SUNY Schenectady

  • Time: 11:00 a.m.

  • Location: School of Music Parking Lot, Schenectady

June 15, 2025

• Union College

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.

  • Location: Roger Hull Plaza, Schenectady

July 11, 2025

• Excelsior University

  • Time: 11:00 a.m.

  • Location: MVP Arena, Albany