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This site has been set up to provide information related to attending the University's Commencement Ceremonies. The University ceremonies include a Baccalaureate Honors Convocation, a Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony, and the Main Commencement. MAY COMMENCEMENT On May 23, 2008, Stony Brook will celebrate their 48th Commencement Ceremony. The main ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, and the Commencement Festival will follow just outside the Stadium. Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the Staller Center. Baccalaureate Honors Convocation recognizes candidates graduating with distinctions of cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude. This convocation will take place on May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Staller Center. A schedule of each department program can be found on the Department Program page. IMPORTANT: A Ceremony Attendance Form must be completed on the SOLAR System no later than May 9, 2008 in order to obtain tickets. If you have difficulty completing the form on the SOLAR System, contact the Office of Conferences and Special Events at 631.632.6320. The last date to apply for graduation in order to be in the printed program is March 15, 2008.