Congratulations Class of 2025!
Congratulations Class of 2025! You join our alumni family of more than 20,869 graduates. Please, keep in touch with one another and with us. Remember the College is always here for you!
Members of the SUNY Schenectady Class of 2025 crossed the stage during the College’s 55th Commencement on May 22, 2025, during an outdoor ceremony held on campus. Graduates earned their degrees, certificates, and microcredentials, in front of their families, friends, mentors, professors, College staff, and other vision supporters.
NOTE: Photos of graduates on stage will be available in two weeks.
SUNY Schenectady Class of 2025 At A Glance
393 graduates were invited to participate in this year’s Commencement ceremony.
131 earned A.S. Degrees
36 earned A.A. Degrees
74 earned A.A.S. Degrees
37 earned A.O.S. Degrees
98 earned Certificates
23 earned Microcredentials
16 Smart Transfer students graduated through the Early College High School (ECHS) program
with their Associate Degrees at the same time they are graduating with their diplomas
from Schenectady High School.
4 international students from 4 countries were among the graduates.
5 military veterans graduated.
The Average GPA of the Class of 2025 is 3.12.
The Average Age for the Class of 2025 is 27 years old.
The youngest graduate was 16 years old and the oldest graduate was 65 years old.
"We are extremely proud of the Class of 2025! Today was the culmination of all of their hard work and a reflection of the many hours they spent studying, completing assignments, and gaining hands-on experience during their field work and internships. Many of them balanced their classes while raising families and working. I join with all of their vision supporters, College faculty, and staff in congratulating them on a job well done."
"You may not know it, but I have seen every one of your faces studying, working hard, and I’m so proud to call you my fellow graduates, so congratulations graduates and thank you to our village.”
"Class of 2025, you are the generation our world needs now, more than ever. We need your insight, your energy, and your willingness to thoughtfully engage in solving some of the toughest challenges we face. Your time at SUNY Schenectady has helped shape you into thoughtful listeners, accountable leaders, and brave communicators."