Campus & Community

Commencement 2021 in Photos

Monday, May 24, 2021, By News Staff

On May 22 and 23, Syracuse University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2021 with three Commencement ceremonies held in the stadium. Moments of pride, merriment, congratulations and camaraderie were captured by photographers in the Division of Marketing and Communications throughout the weekend. Congratulations to all graduates on your extraordinary accomplishments!

a graduate whose hat says GO ORANGE in the stadium for Commencement 2021

Welcome to Commencement!

three students walking outside with Otto during Commencement

Commencement 2021

a graduate and their family celebrating and taking photos outside

Taking a pause from the festivities to capture a family selfie.

Chancellor Syverud speaks from the podium at Commencement 2021

Chancellor Kent Syverud

a student walks outdoors in cap and gown during Commencement weekend 2021

Commencement 2021

two students in caps and gowns with their arms in the air during Commencement 2021

Commencement 2021

three graduates wearing caps that say Seize Your Moment and Nevertheless she persisted

Students adorn their mortarboards with messages of inspiration and gratitude.

Kathy Walters '73, chair of the Board of Trustees, addresses students at Commencement 2021

Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Walters ’73 offered greetings to graduates and their families.

three students hug closely at Commencement 2021

Commencement 2021

two students in caps and gowns watching a screen with President Joe Biden during Commencement 2021

President Joe Biden L’68, H’09 offered well wishes to Syracuse graduates via a special alumni video streamed during the ceremonies.

two students hold up peace fingers at Commencement 2021

Commencement 2021

student in cap and gown stands with arms outstretched outside during Commencement 2021

Commencement 2021

view of graduation caps being tossed into the air

Tossed caps go flying into the air during Commencement at the stadium.

student and Otto high-fiving during Commencement

Commencement 2021

two students posing together in their caps and gowns

Commencement 2021