Nearly 5,000 Binghamton University students will participate in the school’s commencement ceremonies this May.
Commencement will bring nearly 25,000 visitors to the Binghamton area, with ceremonies beginning Thursday, May 14. Throughout the weekend, drivers on the Vestal Parkway and nearby roads are likely to face higher amounts of traffic.
Traffic to and from campus will be conducted by New York State University Police and Parking Services, with officers on hand to direct vehicles and assist with both parking and pedestrian foot traffic. The school will also be opening the on-campus parking garage free of charge between May 15-17.
As was the case in 2025, no commencement ceremonies will be held on Sunday, May 17. Doors will open 45 minutes ahead of each ceremony, with each event expected to last about two hours.
Binghamton University commencement schedule
The first two ceremonies will be held at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater, while the rest will be held at the Binghamton University Events Center. Here’s what you need to know about the ceremony schedule.
For accessibility information, including accessible parking, entrances and wheelchair availability, visit Binghamton University’s Commencement Accessibility Planning page at binghamton.edu.
Thursday, May 14
9 a.m. School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Ceremony at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater
12:30 p.m. Doctoral Hooding Ceremony at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater
4:30 p.m. Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Events Center
Friday, May 15
8:30 a.m. Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Events Center
1 p.m. College of Community and Public Affairs, Events Center
4:30 p.m. School of Management, Events Center
Saturday, May 16
8:30 a.m. Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony 1, Events Center
12:30 p.m. Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony 2, Events Center
4:30 p.m. Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony 3, Events Center
SUNY Broome Commencement details
SUNY Broome Community College will hold its commencement at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Binghamton on Thursday, May 21. Commencement will start at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening one hour prior to the ceremony.
For parking, family and friends should head to Government Plaza at 15 Isbell St., where parking will be available for $5. For accessibility information, visit SUNY Broome’s website.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Binghamton University commencement schedule will impact Vestal traffic
Reporting by Riccardo Monico, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin / Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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