Commencement

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at the upcoming Commencement ceremony.  Event details, including the program schedule, location information, and guest instructions, will be shared as they are finalized.

Commencement Rehersal (MD & PA Students Only)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 11:00am-12pm
Uris Auditorium.

Convocation Award Ceremony (Invite Only)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00PM
Uris Auditorium 

Medical School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00AM
Carengie Hall 

Please note, graduating students will be required to arrive before the 10:00 AM start time. Additional instructions will be provided. 

Medical School Commencement Reception 
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:30AM
Pierre Hotel - Fifth Avenue at 61st Street
(Light bites)

Please check back for updates, as additional information will be posted in the coming weeks.

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at the upcoming Commencement ceremony.  Event details, including the program schedule, location information, and guest instructions, will be shared as they are finalized.

Commencement Rehersal (PhD & Master Students Only)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Uris Auditorium

Graduate School of Medical Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Carengie Hall 

Please note, graduating students will be required to arrive before the 3:00 PM start time. Additional instructions will be provided. 

Graduate School of Medical Sciences Commencement Reception 
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Pierre Hotel - Fifth Avenue at 61st Street
(Light bites)

Please check back for updates, as additional information will be posted in the coming weeks.

Questions about Commencement Week - Please reach out to the Graduate School office with any questions:
wcgs-convocation&commencement@med.cornell.edu

WCGS Convocation Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 13, (Time TBA), in Uris Auditorium.

More information will be shared as plans are finalized.  We encourage you to check back and check your emails regarding updates/details. 

Please contact the Graduate School regarding any questions:

 wcgs-convocation&commencement@med.cornell.edu

Students who have borrowed federal loan funds must complete Exit Counseling online at https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/. If you would like to make an appointment for loan counseling, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 646-962-3479 or finaid@med.cornell.edu.

Regalia Order Information will be in the Commencement Survey will be sent out by the Registrar's office in Feb/March.

To provide an address for diploma shipping, students should complete the diploma address collection form in LEARN.

Diplomas for May 2026 graduates will be mailed to graduates approximately 4-6 weeks after the Commencement ceremony. Questions about diplomas should be directed to registrar@med.cornell.edu.

For questions related to the Commencement Ceremony, please contact our offices. We are happy to assist.

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences

(PhD & Master Students): wcgs-convocation&commencement@med.cornell.edu

Weill Cornell Medical College

(MD &PA Students): Educationeventsoffice@med.cornell.edu