Commencement 2025
SUNY Buffalo State University's 153rd Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the Sports Arena.
For Students
Congratulations, you've made it! Learn everything you need to know about registration and tickets, caps and gowns, and the big event, Commencement Day.
Information for Students Graduates Prepare Regalia Information Events
For Families
Warmest wishes and congratulations to the Class of 2025! We look forward to celebrating and recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of our graduates with you.
Information for Families
For Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are invited and encouraged to celebrate the Graduating Class of 2025 by marching or volunteering on Commencement Day.
Information for Faculty and Staff Marchers Registration Form Volunteers Registration Form Submit Student AwardsCeremonies
9:00 a.m.
School of Professions Ceremony
Bachelor's, Master's, and Advanced Graduate Certificates
1:00 p.m.
School of Arts and Sciences Ceremony
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates
5:00 p.m.
School of Education Including Individualized and Multidisciplinary Studies Ceremony
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates
Helpful Contacts
Registrar's Office
Website: Registrar's Office
Phone: (716) 878-4811
- Graduation preparation (Bachelor's and Master's)
- Graduation application status
- Degree Works
- Diploma status
Academic Affairs Office
Website: Academic Affairs Office
Phone: (716) 878-5550
- Commencement Invitation Letters
- Early Commencement Ceremony Participation
- Student Awards
- Honors Status
- Commencement Committee
- Commencement Policies
Events Management Office
Website: Events Management Office
Phone: (716) 878-6114
- Ceremony format, logistics, accessibility, and hearing/interpretive assistance.
- Commencement Code of Responsibility
- Requests for large-print programs (request within one week prior to the ceremony).
- Ticket distribution