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Commencement 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Graduates report at 4:30 p.m. for the lineup. Guests should be seated by 5:15 p.m.

If you are attending in-person

  • Start time for graduates: Graduates report in their caps and gowns no later than 4:30 p.m. to the FLCC main campus second-floor landing.
  • Start time for guests: Guests should be in their seats for the start of the processional at 5:15 p.m. Please arrive early to allow for parking and walking to the venue. 
  • Guest location: Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) on the main campus.
  • No tickets required: Admission is free. There are no limits on the number of guests.

Guests with limited mobility may be dropped off at CMAC before 5 p.m. to reduce walking distance. The roadway closes at 5 p.m.

Graduates and guests should dress for the weather. Keep in mind that CMAC is generally colder than the surrounding air temperature.

If you are watching online

The broadcast begins at 5 p.m. with a scrolling list of graduates' names by program. You can watch on the FLCC YouTube channel or the Finger Lakes TV network.

You can watch Finger Lakes TV four ways:

Full Commencement Details

 

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Event Location

CMAC

3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

For more details on reaching your event, review our FLCC driving directions and campus maps

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