Graduation News and Announcements
From the Office of the Registrar
CLASS OF 2023

Class of 2023 Congratulations!!
Our congratulations to you for your academic and performative success over the past few years! Below is information regarding the May 2023 Commencement and Graduation Ceremonies.

ESM Graduation Ceremony Information
GRADUATES - FOR THE EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC GRADUATION CEREMONY, PLEASE ARRIVE BY 8:00AM AS THE PROCESSION WILL BEGIN AT 8:45AM AND THE CEREMONY WILL START AT 9:00AM
- The Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed for family and friends who cannot attend.
- A live-stream link will be shared at a later date
- There are no tickets or limits of guests in Kodak Hall for the Eastman School of Music Graduation Ceremony
- Registration is required for the University Commencement Ceremony and the Doctoral Ceremony
- More details will be e-mailed closer to the event
Slideshow Picture Request!!!!
Eastman School of Music Salutes the Class of 2023!
Due Date: April 28, 2023
https://www.esm.rochester.edu/offices/communications/dropbox/
Final Request Notice for Degree Applications!
Degree Application Required - If you did not submit one, please do so by Friday, March 17, 2023 (Final Day)
If you are receiving your diploma in May 2023/August 2023/December 2023, a degree application is required. If you are marching this year but have already received your diploma, you do not have to fill out a degree application again.
Please note, all graduates (all schools) whose degrees will be conferred in May will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the University Ceremony.
After graduation, students will receive diplomas directly in the mail from Paradigm our diploma vendor. Graduates will also receive a digital diploma via your official University email address.
Please click or copy and paste the link below and fill out the degree application by the due date:
https://www.esm.rochester.edu/registrar/degree-application-form/
Failure to submit this form by the due date will result in the Registrar's Office using the legal name and address that is currently in UR Student.
Regalia is required to participate in the University Commencement Ceremony and any of the School’s Graduation Ceremonies. Please refer to the Regalia flyer below for more information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar's Office or visit any of the included links in this newsletter.
LAST DAY TO ORDER ONLINE: MARCH 24, 2023

Website Links
Helpful links for the weekend
University Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 12th, 9am
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Rochester, NY
Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex, River Campus.
Library Rd, Rochester, NY 14627
-Registration is required to attend this ceremony-
**The registration link will be sent to university e-mails on behalf of the President's Office soon**
Doctoral Degree Ceremony
Doctoral Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 12th, 2pm
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY
Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
Registration is required to attend this ceremony: https://2023_ur_doc.eventbrite.com/
Dean's Invite Letter
**For Doctoral Students Only**
ESM Graduation Ceremony
Eastman School of Music Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 13th, 9am
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY
Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
**Procession begins at 8:45am and the ceremony begins at 9:00am**
Registration is NOT required to attend this ceremony.
Congratulations, Eastman graduates! Eastman School of Music celebrates this years class. We hope this virtual toolkit will add to the celebration for you, family, friends, and proud alumni.