Commencement 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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:
- Roku
- Spectrum cable channel 1304 in the Finger Lakes region
- A 24/7 web stream
- The Cablecast app for Apple and Android
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