Virtual Commencement | May 22, 2020 | 1 p.m.

SUNY New Paltz held a virtual, pre-recorded Commencement Ceremony to recognize the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of December 2019, January 2020, May 2020 and August 2020 graduates who completed their degrees in the face of unprecedented challenges.

The Virtual Ceremony took place at a time during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person events were not possible.

The College hosted in-person ceremonies to honor these graduates on May 22 & 23, 2021.



Undergrad Commencement video link

Download the Undergraduate Commencement program here.

Graduate Commencement video link

Download the Graduate Commencement program here.

Ed Carroll portrait

Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media) | Chief Operating Officer of AMC Networks

Majessa Pedrozo portrait

Majessa Pedrozo ’19 (Communication Disorders) | Valedictorian

Kian portrait video

Kiana Graham ’20 (International Relations) | President of First World Graduation

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Lyman

Barbara Lyman | Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 

SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson

Kristina M. Johnson | SUNY Chancellor 

Chuck Shumer

Chuck Schumer | United States Senator

Kathy Hochul

Kathy Hochul | NY Lieutenant Governor