Commencement

Let the countdown to commencement begin! The one-day Commencement Kickoff event is the first day to pick up guest tickets and buy caps and gowns in the store, and so much more...

• Thursday, April 14, 2022

• In the Barnes & Noble and Buffalo State Bookstore

Bachelor's candidates receive four guest tickets. Graduate degree and advanced certificate candidates receive 10 guest tickets. Bring your photo I.D. to register and receive tickets.

Ceremony Registration and Tickets

Purchase Caps and Gowns

Commencement Kickoff Features

The following offices will be on hand to meet with graduates, answer questions, and help them prepare for life after graduation.

• The Graduate School, Honor’s Program, Career Development Center, Alumni Affairs with Liberty Mutual, Student Leadership and Engagement

Complimentary Commencement Cupcakes

When you register for your ceremony and pick up your guest tickets, you will receive a cupcake ticket to pick up your cupcake at the Chartwells table, while supplies last.

Picture Booth

A picture booth will be on site for part of the day, where grads can take pics on their own or with friends.

Racing to Graduation Race Cars

Check out Neon Entertainment Xtreme Racing. "Race cars" will be on site for graduation-prep fun! Need we say more? https://www.neon-entertainment.com/xtreme-racing

In the Student Union Plaza

• Monday, May 9 ▪ 10:00 a.m.‒5:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 10 ▪ 10:00 a.m.‒6:00 p.m

• Wednesday, May 11 ▪ 10:00 a.m.‒6:00 p.m

A new Bengal tradition! Seniors and graduating master's and advanced graduate certificate candidates are invited to dress in their regalia and cross a decorated, portable stage set in the Student Union Plaza, be congratulated by Buffalo State leadership, and have their photos taken by a professional photographer. Photos will be available online following the event. Faculty are welcome to come and join in the celebration.

Cross the Stage Event

Campbell Student Union, Assembly Hall ▪ 12:30‒2:00 P.M.

The Lavender Graduation Ceremony at Buffalo State is an opportunity for graduating LGBTQ+ students to be celebrated and honored for their achievements and contributions they bring to our campus. Graduating students from any institution are welcomed to participate.

Register by May 17, 12:00 p.m.

A Bengal Tradition!

Graduating Seniors are Invited

• Buffalo State Sports Arena
• Arrive at 2:30 p.m.
• Bring photo I.D. for entry.
• Event starts at 3:00 p.m.

Details

• 9:00 A.M Baccalaureate Ceremony in the Sports Arena
  School of Arts and Sciences ▪ Individualized Studies
  Reception Immediately Following in the Campbell Student Union
• 1:00 PM Baccalaureate Ceremony in the Sports Arena
  School of Education ▪ School of the Professions
• 5:00 PM Graduate School Ceremony
  Master's Degrees ▪ Advanced Graduate Certificates

Graduate Information

Families Information

Immediately following the 5:00 P.M. ceremony.

A festive reception honors master's degree and graduate certificate grads. Refreshments and live music.