Ithaca College's own commencement page confirms Commencement for the Class of 2027 as Sunday, May 16, 2027, at Glazer Arena in the Athletics & Events Center, with a Commencement Eve concert and fireworks the evening before.
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What’s confirmed
Ithaca College’s own commencement page confirms Commencement for the Class of 2027 is Sunday, May 16, 2027, at Glazer Arena in the Athletics & Events Center — a real date pulled directly from the college’s official page.
The venue
Glazer Arena, a 6,700-seat arena inside the Athletics & Events Center at 953 Danby Rd — Ithaca College’s standing commencement venue.
The night before
In recent years, Ithaca College has held a Commencement Eve Concert and Fireworks the evening before the ceremony — worth checking the college’s own commencement page for the confirmed 2027 schedule of weekend events.
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Frequently asked questions
What day is Ithaca College's 2027 commencement?
Sunday, May 16, 2027 — confirmed directly on Ithaca College's own commencement page.
Where is the ceremony held?
Glazer Arena, inside the Athletics & Events Center, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 — a 6,700-seat arena and Ithaca College's standing commencement venue.
Is there anything the night before?
In recent years, Ithaca College has held a Commencement Eve Concert and Fireworks the evening before the ceremony — check the college's own commencement page for the confirmed 2027 schedule.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/ithaca-college/where-to-stay) for the closest hotel to campus, or [sold out, now what](/ithaca-college/sold-out-now-what) for the five regional fallback towns.
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