Commencement Safety Precautions
As we prepare to celebrate our 151st Commencement on Saturday, May 20, we want to assure our graduates, their family members and friends, and our campus community that a wide range of safety and security protocols will be in place at the Sports Arena this weekend.
We ask that graduates, family members, and all others attending or participating in any of our ceremonies plan accordingly and expect that gaining entrance to the Sports Arena* may take a few extra minutes as you pass through our security checkpoints. Additionally, to speed up our screening process, please refrain from bringing any bags—large or small—to Commencement. Faculty and staff marchers and volunteers should enter the Sports Arena at the Graduate Lineup entrance. Signage will direct you.
Warmest wishes and congratulations to the Class of 2023! We look forward to celebrating and recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of our graduates.
151st Commencement—Saturday, May 20, 2023
SUNY Buffalo State's 151st Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the Buffalo State University Sports Arena.
Guest ticket distribution begins on Thursday, April 14 in the bookstore. Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates candidates will receive 5 guest tickets.
Ceremonies by Academic School:
9:00 a.m. School of the Professions
- Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates candidates receive 5 guest tickets
- Doors for guests and grad lineup open at 8:00 a.m.
- Graduates must report for lineup by 8:30 a.m. Bring your graduate lineup ticket and photo I.D. for entry.
- Ceremony runs 9:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m.
- Live stream viewing in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall for guests without tickets.
- Reception (no tickets required) immediately following the ceremony on the first floor of the Campbell Student Union.
- Ceremony Viewing Options
- Live Stream (posted on Commencement day)
1:00 p.m. School of Education Including Individualized and Multidisciplinary Studies
- Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates candidates receive 5 guest tickets
- Doors for guests and grad lineup open at 12:00 p.m.
- Graduates must report for lineup by 12:30 p.m. Bring your graduate lineup ticket and photo I.D. for entry.
- Ceremony runs 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m.
- Live stream viewing in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall for guests without tickets.
- Reception (no tickets required) immediately following the ceremony on the first floor of the Campbell Student Union.
- Ceremony Viewing Options
- Live Stream (posted on Commencement day)
5:00 p.m. School of Arts and Sciences
- Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificates candidates receive 5 guest tickets
- Doors for guests and grad lineup open at 4:00 p.m.
- Graduates must report for lineup by 4:30 p.m. Bring your graduate lineup ticket and photo I.D. for entry.
- Ceremony runs 5:00 p.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m.
- Live stream viewing in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall for guests without tickets.
- Reception (no tickets required) immediately following the ceremony on the first floor of the Campbell Student Union.
- Ceremony Viewing Options
- Live Stream (posted on Commencement day)
- Eligibility for Invitation to Commencement
- Commencement Code of Responsibility for Grads and Guests
- Gold Honors Cord Eligibility
- Approved Honors Cords, Sashes, Accessories
