May 17, 2025

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• Downtown Albany Hotels
• Discover Albany App 
• Online Visitor Guide

• There are six numbered tickets for all students planning to attend the ceremony. Each graduate requires a ticket for entry. This leaves five tickets to share with graduate’s family and friends. 
• All guest entries require a ticket. Please give your guests their tickets before Commencement to facilitate a smooth entry process on May 17. 
• Children ages 3 and under who will sit on their guardian's lap do not require a ticket. However, children ages 4 and above will require a ticket. 
• We cannot accommodate for lost tickets and ACPHS reserves the right to refuse entry.

For Student Pick-Up

Tickets will be available for pick up in the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership on the second floor of the Gozzo Student Center beginning on Tuesday, April 15.

Pickup times for tickets will occur: 

Tuesday, April 15 – Wednesday, May 7  

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 to 11 am 
• Tuesday/Thursday - 11 am to 12:30 pm 
• Friday - 12:30 to 3 pm 

Monday, May 12 – Thursday, May 15 

• 9:30 am to 4 pm 

Friday, May 16 

• 9:30 am to 1 pm

Each student will be required to sign to receive their tickets. 

All tickets must be picked up no later than Friday, May 16 at 1 pm. This should provide ample time for students in residency or off-campus to retrieve their tickets. We are unable to share your tickets with friends or classmates or mail them to students.

If none of these pick-up times are possible, please email  commencement@acphs.edu to coordinate a different time.

Availability of Extra Tickets

• If you will not be using all your five guest tickets, please let OSEL know when you pick them up so your extras can be returned to a pot for those requesting extra tickets. 
• There are a limited number of extra tickets that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to request up to three (3) additional tickets, please note, please send your request by April 25 to https://bit.ly/ExtraCommencementTix.

Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 

Time: 10:00 am

Helpful Information:

• The ceremony will last 2 - 2 ½ hours 
• Doors open at 8:30 am 
• Graduating students and families should arrive between 8:30 - 9:15 am 
• Faculty and Staff should arrive by 9:00 am 
• Tickets will be collected upon entry. Guest seating is first-come, first-served.

Note: there are several events taking place in downtown Albany on Saturday, May 17th, so it is recommended attendees arrive early to avoid traffic and to secure parking.

Directions:

• See parking directions to Albany Capital Center

Parking:

• Albany Capital Center Lot – 7 Wendell Street (entrance on the side of the building) off Howard Street. Take the elevator to level C1 (Lobby). Please watch the Parking Directional Video. You will need your license plate number for payment at the lobby kiosk.
• MVP Lot – Entrances are located on both Market Street and Beaver Street. Park on levels 3 or 5 for direct access to Capital Center. Follow signs to Albany Capital Center. Take the elevator to level C1 (Lobby). Please watch the Parking Directional Video. You will need your license plate number for payment at the lobby kiosk.

Other nearby parking: 

• Grand Street Lot – 45 Grand Street, Albany, New York,12207 is available at no cost  
• Green Hudson Garage – 45 Hudson Ave, Albany, New York, 12207. $5/parking (no cash/card only) 
• On-street parking is also available in downtown Albany

For more information on directions and parking, please visit the following resources: 

• Albany Capital Center 
• Parking Directional Video 
• Virtual Tour of Floor Plans 

ACPHS has arranged a complimentary shuttle to transport faculty, staff and guests from the ACPHS campus to the Albany Capital Center. Shuttle service is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and allows guests to park on campus and return after the ceremony. Individuals wishing to use this service should arrive on campus by 9 am and park in Lot C, where the pick-up will also be located.

The Albany Capital Center is fully ADA compliant.

• ADA access is provided at all parking levels and at the main entrance with an integral ramped entrance to the main lobby at Level 1 and full elevator access to all levels including parking. 
• Provisions have been made for the charging of motorized conveyance, restrooms are fully accessible, Braille signage and universal symbols are in use. 
• Audio & visual aids are employed throughout the facility to assure the highest level of service for the convention and meeting attendee. 
• Floors surfaces are continuous with minimalized transitions. 

The ceremony will last 2 - 2 ½ hours. There is one scheduled guest speaker and each graduate walks across the stage to receive their diploma.

Professional photographers will be onsite during Commencement. Photos will be available for viewing on the Commencement webpage, via social media channels and available for complimentary download in the days following the ceremony.

Note: Participants and attendees at the 2025 Commencement may be included in images and video footage shared with the campus community and the public.

Share your photos using #ACPHSGrad and #PantherPride.  

• ACPHS YouTube
• ACPHS Facebook
• ACPHS Instagram

Patricia (Patty) Tompkins, Events Manager
patricia.tompkins@acphs.edu

Registration is required for all Graduate Celebration Day events. Please check your ACPHS email for the registration link. Questions? Please email Molly Rorick, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership at Molly.Rorick@acphs.edu.

Monday, May 12, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Student Center 207, Grad Week Housing Check-In
Staying on campus? Stop by SC 207 to check in and pick up your keys!

7:00 – 8:30 p.m., South Hall Rec Room, Pizza and Game Night
Reconnect with your class in the South Hall Rec Room! Pizza and games will be provided.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rite Aid Lounge, Graduate Photos
Get your graduate photos taken with Lauren Studios. Details on how to reserve your spot will be sent to your ACPHS email.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Panther’s Den, Grad Cap Decorating
Join members of your class to decorate your cap! While supplies last.

5:15 – 8:00 p.m., Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium, Active Ingredient Brewing Company Mixer – Tickets Required
Join us at ACPHS alumni owned Active Ingredient Brewing Company for food and drinks!
State issued ID required.
$20 for ACPHS Students. No guests allowed. Ticket includes two free drink tickets and food. All attendees are required to take the College transportation.
Buses leave campus at 5:15 p.m.
Buses depart from Active Brewing Company at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rite Aid Lounge, Graduate Photos
Get your graduate photos taken with Lauren Studios. Details on how to reserve your spot will be sent to your ACPHS email.

11:00 a.m., Panther’s Den, Finding Financial Success After ACPHS
Join ACPHS Alum, Geoff Henderson as he provides guidance and resources that will support your financial success after ACPHS.

12 – 1:30 p.m. Campus Green, Food Truck Lunch: The Mac Factor
Grab a bite to eat from our featured food truck and enjoy some fun in the sun!
This event is for graduates only and is free, but registration is required.

5:30 – 9:30 p.m., Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium, Boat Cruise – Tickets Required
Set sail on the beautiful Captain JP cruiser, and enjoy dinner, dessert and dancing as you watch the sunset on the Hudson!
State issued ID required. This event is 21+ only.
$40 for ACPHS Students, $50 for Guests. One guest per ACPHS student. Ticket includes meal. There will be a cash bar at this event.
All attendees are required to take the College transportation.
Buses leave campus at 5:30 p.m.
Buses depart from Captain JP at 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rite Aid Lounge, Graduate Photos
Get your graduate photos taken with Lauren Studios. Details on how to reserve your spot will be sent to your ACPHS email.

5:30 – 9:30 p.m., Off Campus, Graduate Recognition and Awards Dinner
Join faculty, staff, administration and your peers to celebrate the professional accomplishments of the graduating class at the Normanside Country Club.
This event is for graduates only and free, but registration is required. Please watch your ACPHS email for more details on how to register soon.
All attendees are required to take the College transportation.
Buses leave campus at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 16, 2025

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., ACPHS Dining Hall, Farewell Brunch
Join your class as we celebrate your time at ACPHS!
This event is for graduates only and free, but registration is required.

If you have any questions about your academic status, please contact Al Sacco, Registrar, by email at registrar@acphs.edu.

We're proud to welcome the Class of 2025 to the ACPHS Alumni Community. If you have any questions regarding alumni activities, benefits, events, opportunities and ways to stay connected and support ACPHS, please email alumni@acphs.edu.