Commencement 2017

Gallery: A look into Syracuse University students' graduation caps at 2017 commencement

Hand decorated graduation caps have become a staple at Syracuse University commencement ceremonies. For this year’s ceremony, creative members of the Class of 2017 decorated their caps with quotes, messages, song lyrics and artistic designs. Scroll through the gallery to see some of the decorated caps worn at this weekend’s convocation and commencement ceremonies.

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A student's cap featuring lyrics to Isaiah Rashad's "I Shot You Down."

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This student's cap says "Natty B got her degree."

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Some students used materials such as paper to create intricate graduation cap designs.

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About half of the graduating class decorated their caps for this weekend's ceremonies.

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This student's Spain-themed cap features silhouettes of the Madrid and Barcelona skylines.

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A detailed flower design atop this student's graduation cap.

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Students decorated their caps with messages, quotes and artistic designs.

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A student shows off her hand decorated graduation cap.

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On this student's cap: a compass pointing northeast.

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Many students decorated their caps with flowers.

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An environmental-themed cap with the words, "there is no planet B."

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