2025 Commencement

Family & friends are invited to celebrate the graduating class of 2025. Seating will be available in the chapel lawn on a first come, first serve basis. 

• Campus Safety will direct parking on campus to ensure an orderly flow.
• Handicap parking is available; a valid handicap tag is required to use these spaces.
• Golf carts will be available on campus to assist with additional transportation needs.
• Shuttles will run from designated distant parking areas to campus.
• Street parking along Central Avenue is not permitted.
• Commencement is a highly attended event, with thousands of participants and guests. Due to anticipated heavy traffic and potential delays, please plan to arrive early.

On-Campus Reservations

Our on-campus apartments are fully booked.

Hotels & Off-Campus Accommodations 
 

Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn & Suites

Use the code KEUKAFF to receive 15% off standard rates.

• Address: 142 Lake Street, Penn Yan, New York 14527
• Phone: (315) 536-8473

Hampton Inn 

Rooms available at a special group rate for Keuka College Commencement Weekend. 

• Dates: Discounted group rates available for stays from May 15–18.
• Booking Details: Mention Keuka College Commencement to secure the group rate. Availability is limited, and the group rate is not guaranteed once the room block is full.
• Minimum Stay: A two-night minimum is required to receive the group rate.
• Booking Deadline: Reservations must be made by April 2, 2025.
• Address: 110 Mace St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
• Phone: (315) 536-8202 

Microtel

• Phone: (315) 517-1074
• Address: 124 Elm St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
• Cutoff Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Booking Online:

Enter the Group Code: 051625KEU when prompted.

Book Online Here

Booking By Phone:

Call (315) 517-1074

Reference the Keuka College Commencement 2025 Block to secure the group rate.

The deadline to order your cap and gown was April 8. Some extras may be available for purchase at the campus bookstore, but availability is not guaranteed.

Friday, May 16 | 5 p.m. | Norton Chapel

Baccalaureate is a reflective ceremony where graduates celebrate their achievements, express gratitude, and look ahead to the future. All students are invited to participate in this celebration of their accomplishments. Parents and families can share messages of encouragement on “Baccalaureate Blessing” tags, which will hang on the Class of 2014 pergola for graduates to walk through as they enter the chapel. Tags will be available outside the chapel starting at 3:30 p.m., and graduates are welcome to take photos and keep their tags as a memento.

Photographs taken during the weekend of Commencement will be available online a few weeks following the event. The link to access the photos will be shared to students through email, and will also be promoted on the College's Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Pre-order flowers for your graduate on their big day! All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the commencement.

Pre-order Flowers Now

Your ceremony will be live-streamed so that friends and family can celebrate with you no matter where they are. All they'll need to do is visit www.keuka.edu at the time of your ceremony and follow the instructions on our homepage. 

Following the ceremony, you can return to your residence hall room to pack up your belongings. Residence Halls will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. The Office of Campus Life will communicate information surrounding moving out leading closer to the event.