9:00 A.M. School of the Professions
Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates Ceremony
1:00 P.M. School of Education including Individualized and Multidisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates Ceremony
5:00 P.M. School of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates Ceremony
As planning continues, the commencement website will be updated with all the information grads and their guests need to prepare and enjoy their special day.
Ceremony registration/ticket distribution begins on Thursday, April 13 in the Barnes and Noble at SUNY Buffalo State University Bookstore. Caps and gowns can be purchased in the bookstore or ordered online. A Families section will provide directions, parking, gifts for the grad.
Students who anticipate they will graduate (complete their intended degree or certificate) during one of the eligible terms listed below, should be sure they have an active graduation application submitted by the appropriate deadline to ensure commencement ceremony notification at their permanent addresses during spring break. Candidates with applications on file as of March 6 should receive the mailing and be listed in the program book, though late degree applicants are not guaranteed listing in the program book.
SUNY Buffalo State University holds an annual spring commencement. There is no December commencement ceremony.
Commencement Kickoff - April 13, 2023 in the Barnes and Noble at SUNY Buffalo State University Bookstore.
Commencement Preview & Celebration - May 19, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the SUNY Buffalo State University Sports Arena.
Keep on track with important deadlines for current students:
Graduates! Update your contact information with the Buffalo State Alumni Association to receive communications.
E-mail commence@buffalostate.edu with ceremony questions.
Have you filed your graduation application? Deadline is February 26. File today! Late filers will be able to attend commencement and receive guest tickets.
