St. Lawrence's own commencement site confirms Sunday, May 23, 2027, at Newell Field House. Clarkson's own site confirms Saturday, May 8, 2027, at Cheel Arena.
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What’s confirmed
Each university’s own commencement site confirms the dates directly: St. Lawrence’s Commencement is Sunday, May 23, 2027, at Newell Field House; Clarkson’s Bachelor’s Commencement is Saturday, May 8, 2027, at Cheel Arena.
Two separate schools, two separate weekends
St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University are unaffiliated institutions about 10 miles apart in Canton and Potsdam, each running its own commencement schedule — worth double-checking which one you’re planning around.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
Are St. Lawrence and Clarkson the same school?
No — they're separate, unaffiliated universities that happen to sit about 10 miles apart in New York's North Country, each with its own commencement date.
Where is St. Lawrence's ceremony held?
Newell Field House, at St. Lawrence's campus, 23 Romoda Dr, Canton, NY 13617.
Where is Clarkson's ceremony held?
Cheel Arena at the Cheel Campus Center, 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/st-lawrence-clarkson/where-to-stay) for the Best Western University Inn, or [sold out, now what](/st-lawrence-clarkson/sold-out-now-what) for Watertown and Plattsburgh.
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