Commemorate Commencement

Learn about some special ways graduates and their families can celebrate this milestone achievement. 

Four graduates in regalia on campus

Class Giving Campaign

Support your Passion!

Students tossing their hats into the air in the Dome

What is it about Syracuse University that’s made a difference in your life? An awesome professor? A much-needed scholarship? A fabulous semester abroad? Pay it forward and support the part of the SU you love most with a gift to the Class of 2026 Giving Campaign!

Make your Class Giving Campaign gift of $26.00—and you’ll get an exclusive orange, white, and silver cord to wear at Commencement!

Please note: a parent gift is different from a class gift and does not qualify for a graduation cord.

Cord Pick-up Information

Does your Gift really matter?

Absolutely! Why? Because tuition and fees cover only about 80% of the real cost of an SU education. Without you, these opportunities remain just out of reach for some students. How much should you give? We’re suggesting $26.00 in honor of our class year, but no gift is too small—it’s the giving that’s important.

Collage of students during Commencement with Laurel in background

Wishing Well

Let’s celebrate the Class of 2026!

 

The Wishing Well is a special way for families and friends to share a congratulatory message and photo of their student to celebrate a HUGE milestone—graduation.
 

Visit the Wishing Well

Yearbook & Senior Portraits

Yearbook Information

Since 1886, the Syracuse University Yearbook has documented the annual history of Syracuse University as perceived and expressed by students. The words and images of the yearbook capture the life of the campus and preserve special moments of Syracuse University students. Filled with senior portraits, academics, sports and much more, the yearbook is a memento that is due each graduating senior.

Purchase the 2026 yearbook

 

Photo of the Jostens yearbook

Senior Portrait Information

Lauren Studios is the official photographer for the Syracuse University Yearbook. Only portraits taken by Lauren Studios can be featured in the senior yearbook.

Appointments are required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please visit the Student Engagement website.

The Syracuse University Yearbook is produced by a student-led team with assistance and support from Student Engagement. For questions or more information, contact Student Engagement, 230 Schine Student Center, 315.443.2718, stactivities@syr.edu. 

Portrait studio with equipment out

Syracuse Gifts for Your Graduate

Syracuse Class of 2026 wine

Commemorative Wine Bottles

A custom-etched red wine bottle with your graduate’s name and class year!

Purchase wine
'Cuse Coffee sitting on a pile of coffee beans

Custom ’Cuse Coffee

Start their mornings in the “real world” with our custom blend!

Purchase coffee

Visit the Campus Store

Looking for Syracuse memorabilia to commemorate your time on campus? Check out the Syracuse University Campus Store in the Schine Student Center or the JMA Wireless Dome Orange Shop near Section 107.

Campus Store Extended Hours:

  • Friday, May 8: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

JMA Wireless Dome Orange Shop Hours:

  • Friday, May 8: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.