Fisher Announces 2025 Commencement Schedule

January 9, 2025

This May, St. John Fisher University will celebrate members of the Class of 2025 during its 71st Commencement.

A 2024 graduate moves her tassel.

The University will host six ceremonies, held in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse, recognizing the accomplishments of more than 1,000 graduates. Tickets will be available beginning in March.

Commencement Schedule

Wednesday, May 7

Time TBD – Athletics Ceremony

  • This ceremony is for spring student-athletes who may have championship competition conflicts with their ceremony. The time will be announced in late March/early April 2024.

Friday, May 9

2 p.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony Celebrating:

  • School of Arts and Sciences Literature, Communications, Arts Majors: English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Media and Communication, Public Relations
  • School of Arts and Sciences Humanities Majors: American Studies, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies 
  • School of Arts and Sciences Social Science Majors: Data Analytics, Economics, Legal Studies, Political Science, Sport Management
  • School of Business Majors: Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing

4:30 p.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony Celebrating:

  • Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Majors: Inclusive Adolescence, Inclusive Childhood 
  • School of Arts and Sciences Behavioral Sciences Majors: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology
  • School of Arts and Sciences Natural and Mathematical Sciences Majors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry-Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics 
  • School of Arts and Sciences Life Sciences Majors: Athletic Performance, Biology, Sustainability
  • Wegmans School of Pharmacy Majors: Pharmaceutical Studies

Saturday, May 10

10 a.m. – Graduate Ceremony Celebrating:

  • School of Business Master of Business Administration Candidates
  • Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Master’s Candidates: Educational Leadership, Inclusive Adolescence, Inclusive Childhood, Library Media, Literacy Education
  • Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership Candidates
  • Wegmans School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates

1 p.m. – Graduate Ceremony Celebrating:

  • Wegmans School of Nursing Master’s in Nursing Candidates
  • Wegmans School of Nursing Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Candidates
  • Wegmans School of Nursing Certificate Program Candidates 
  • Wegmans School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidates
  • School of Arts and Sciences Master of Public Health Candidates

4 p.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony Celebrating:

  • Wegmans School of Nursing Majors

Additional events, including School-based awards programs and Senior Week activities, will be added to the schedule as details are confirmed. Stay up-to-date on Commencement Weekend details and book your accommodations by visiting the Commencement website.