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There are eight numbered tickets for all students planning to attend the ceremony. Each graduate requires a ticket for entry. This leaves seven tickets for our graduates to share with family and friends.

All guest entries require a ticket, except children ages 3 and under who will sit on their guardian’s lap. Please ensure your guests receive their tickets before Commencement to facilitate a smooth entry process on May 16. We cannot accommodate lost tickets, and ACPHS reserves the right to refuse entry.

2026 Ticket Policy

• We have created envelopes with eight numbered tickets for all students planning to attend the ceremony. Each graduate requires one of these tickets for entry. This leaves seven tickets to share with 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 16.

• Children ages 3 and under who will sit on their guardian’s lap do not require a ticket.

• We cannot accommodate students who lose tickets, and the College reserves the right to refuse entry.

• Only students who are attending graduation will be issued tickets.

Ticket Pick-Up

• Tickets will be available for pick up in the Student Life Suite (SC 207) on the second floor of the Gozzo Student Center beginning on April 20.

• Pickup times for tickets will occur:

Monday, April 20 鈥� Thursday, May 14听听

• • Monday through Thursday: 10 am 鈥� 4 pm

• • Friday: 10 am to 3 pm

Friday, May 15听

• • 10 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 15 at 1 pm.鈥疶his 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 OSEL@acphs.edu to coordinate a different time.

Extra Tickets

• If you will not be using all your guest tickets, please email OSEL@acphs.edu and indicate how many tickets you will not be needing by April 15.听 These will then be made available for students who are requesting additional 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 send your request by April 15 to .

Each ticket includes a QR code that brings you to the Commencement web page with event details and parking instructions for any last-minute questions or concerns.

Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207

Date:听Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10 am

Helpful Information:

• Doors open at 8:30 am
• Graduating students and families should arrive between 8:30 – 9:15 am
• Faculty and听staff should arrive by 9 am
• Tickets will be collected upon entry. Guest seating is first-come, first-served.
• The鈥痗eremony will last 2 – 2 陆 hours

Note:听There are several events taking place in downtown Albany on May 16, so we recommend attendees arrive early to avoid traffic and to secure parking.

Downtown Albany Roadways:

The Albany Capital Center is currently undergoing an expansion. Please be aware that there may be detours and/or blocked roads downtown. This will not impact your ability to get to the Albany Capital Center or find parking.

Directions:

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Parking:

• Albany Capital Center Lot听鈥� 7 Wendell Street (entrance on the side of the building) off Howard Street. Take the elevator to level C1 (Lobby). Please watch the听听You will need your license plate number for payment at the lobby kiosk.

• MVP Lot听鈥� Entrances are听located听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听听You will need your license plate number for payment at the lobby kiosk.

Other nearby parking:

• 听鈥� 45 Grand Street, Albany, New York,12207 is available at no cost

• 听鈥� 45 Hudson Ave, Albany, New York, 12207. $15/parking听–听Cash Only

• 听is also available in downtown Albany

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

Complimentary shuttle service will be available for ACPHS Commencement ceremony guests on Saturday, May 16. Reservations are required.

Please note, shuttles will pick up guests outside the Gozzo Center. These guests can park in Lot C听on campus. There is no fee for parking on campus.

The shuttles will make two trips to the Capital Center: one at 8:15 am and the second at 8:45 am, so please plan your arrival to campus accordingly.

Those who have reserved seats in advance can take shuttle service back to campus following the ceremony, where there will be a festive reception for all graduates, their family and friends, and the campus community. Shuttle pick up from the ceremony will be at the front entrance of the Capital Center.

Space on the shuttle is limited so only those that register in advance will have a secure seat both to and from the ceremony.

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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 ensure the highest level of service for the convention and meeting attendees.
• Floors surfaces are continuous with minimalized transitions.

The鈥痗eremony will last 2 – 2 陆 hours. There is one scheduled guest speaker, and each graduate walks across the stage to receive their diploma.

Professional photographers will be onsite听during Commencement. Photos will be听shared听on the Commencement webpage听and听via听social media channels.

Note:听Participants and attendees at the 2026听Commencement may be included in images and video footage shared with the campus community and the public.

For questions regarding Graduation Celebration Days activities, please contact osel@acphs.edu

Monday, May 11, 2026

• Grad Week Housing Check-In

11 am 鈥� 3 pm in Student Center 207

Staying on campus? Stop by SC 207 to check in and pick up your keys!

• Panther鈥檚 Den Trivia Night

6 鈥� 7:30 pm in the Panther’s Den

Head to the Panther鈥檚 Den for trivia, drinks and food! Drink tickets will be available purchase for your choice of beer and wine.听State issued ID required. $8 per drink ticket

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

• Graduate Photos

9 am 鈥� 4 pm in the听Rite Aid Lounge

Get your graduate photos taken with Lauren Studios. Details on how to reserve听your spot will be sent to your ACPHS email.

• Food Truck Lunch: Sliding Dirty- Tickets Required

1 鈥� 3 pm in the听Panther鈥檚 Den

Grab a bite to eat from our featured food truck!听$5 for ACPHS students. This event is for graduates only.

• Boat Cruise 鈥� Tickets Required

5:30 鈥� 9:30 pm –听Check-in begins at 5 pm in the Student Center听Atrium

Set sail on the beautiful Captain JP cruiser, and enjoy dinner, dessert and dancing听as you watch the sunset on the Hudson! State issued ID required.

$40 for ACPHS students/$50 for guests. One guest per ACPHS student.

Ticket includes听meal. There will be a cash bar at this event.听All attendees are required to take the College transportation. Buses leave campus at 5:30 pm and departs from听Captain JP at 9:30 pm.

9 am 鈥� 4 pm in the听Rite Aid Lounge

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• Graduate Photos

9 am 鈥� 4 pm in the听Rite Aid Lounge

Get your graduate photos taken with Lauren Studios. Details on how to reserve听your spot will be sent to your ACPHS email.

• Active Ingredient Brewing Company Mixer 鈥� Tickets Required

2 鈥� 5 pm/Check-in begins at 1:30 pm听in the Student Center听Atrium

Join us at 糖心vlog alumni-owned Active Ingredient Brewing Company for food and听drinks! State issued ID required. This event is 21+. $30 for ACPHS Students. No guests are allowed. Ticket includes two free drink tickets听and food.

All attendees are required to take the College transportation. Buses leave the Student Center at 1:15 p.m and depart from Active Brewing Company at 5 pm.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

• Graduate Photos

9 am 鈥� 4 pm in the听Rite Aid Lounge

Get your graduate photos taken with Lauren Studios. Details on how to reserve听your spot will be sent to your ACPHS email.

• Paint and Sip- Tickets Required

11 am – 1 pm

Enjoy a relaxing session of painting a cutting board. $30 for ACPHS students.

• Graduate Recognition Dinner

5:30 鈥� 9:30 pm: Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Road, Delmar, NY

Join faculty, staff, administration and your peers to celebrate the听accomplishments of the graduating class at Normanside Country Club! This event is for graduates only and free, but registration is required.

All attendees are required to take the College transportation.听Buses leave the Student Center at 5 pm.

by May 7.

Friday, May 15, 2026

• Farewell Brunch

10:30 am – Noon in the听ACPHS Dining Hall

Join your class as we celebrate your time at 糖心vlog. Includes a commemorative champagne glass for you to take home and everyone attending will be entered into a raffle to win an ACPHS diploma frame. State issued ID required.

$10 for ACPHS Students. This event is for graduates only.

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Registration for Graduation Celebration Days Events

Students have the option of signing up and paying on EventBrite OR an in-person/mail option.听 Choosing to pay through mail/in-person avoids the EventBrite fees. The absolute deadline for registration and payment is Thursday, May 7th.听

EventBrite

• • to register and pay online
  • Don鈥檛 forget to check out the events that require a ticket under 鈥渁dd-ons!鈥�
  • NOTE: You should receive an order confirmation via email after you complete your registration. This may go to your spam folder.

Mail/In-Person

• • • to register for the events you want to attend events
    • Within 10 days of completing the form, your payment must be received in Student Center 207 to Alison or Molly
    • Please make sure your name and Student ID are included with your mailed payment

Mail/In-Person

1. Check Only to:

Send to: Graduation Week, Student Engagement and Leadership, 106 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208

2. Cash or Check

Send to: Graduation Week, Student Engagement and Leadership, 106 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208

3. Drop Off 鈥� Student Center 207 from Monday – Friday 9 am -4 pm

Please note: Sign-ups for events will only be guaranteed to you once Eventbrite reservation forms and payment for Graduation Celebration Days activities are completed. You will receive an email confirmation when your order has been processed and completed (from Eventbrite or OSEL).听 Failure to submit payment within 10 days (for mail/in-person) may result in loss of your space for the events you requested. The absolute deadline for registration and payment is Thursday, May 7th.听

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On-campus housing is available beginning on Monday, May 11, 2026. Housing Signups are due by Wednesday, April 29th.听Details on housing, including the link to sign up your roommate group, can be found in the 鈥淕raduation Week Housing 2026鈥� attachment sent to you via email from OSEL. For questions regarding Graduation Celebration Days Housing, please contact Alison.Buckley@acphs.edu.

• Housing will be provided in South Hall
• The cost is $50 per person for the week
• Students must also give a separate $100 security deposit check, which will be shredded upon check-out, provided that the room key and fob is returned, and there is no damage to the room which you were assigned.

Students already living in Holland/Princeton Suites do not need to move and pay for South Hall for the week. You should follow the instructions in the end of semester closing email to request to stay in your room until Graduation.

You can sign up for housing through the same ways as the activities 鈥� EventBrite or Mail/In-Person.听 The $100 deposit check must be kept separate from your activities/payment check if paying in person!听 Housing Signups are due by Wednesday, April 29th.听

Please note: Your housing sign up will not be guaranteed until the Eventbrite reservation form and payment for housing is completed. You will receive an email confirmation when your order has been processed and completed (from Eventbrite or OSEL).听 Failure to submit payment within 10 days (for mail/in-person) may result in loss of your housing requested.

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Patricia (Patty) Tompkins, Events Manager听