Congratulations on Your Graduation!
All graduating students must file a graduation application through Self-Service. Unless you apply, you will not be reviewed for graduation eligibility. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ traditionally has two Commencement Ceremonies on one day in May each academic year. ˿¹ÏÊÓƵ University graduates students every September, January, and May.Â
May Commencement Ceremony:
Location:
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201
Date:
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Times:
Undergraduate Ceremony will be held at Noon
Graduate Ceremony to follow at 4:30 pm
Graduation FAQs
- Additional Commencement Information
- What are the application Deadlines?
- What happens once the Application for Degree form is filed?
- What is the Commencement Fair in March?
- What if I want to "Walk" in May? What is the criteria for Commencement Walking?
- What fun events are planned because of May graduation?
- What hotels are near Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University?
- What do I do if I have transfer credit NOT yet transferred?
- How do I receive my Diploma?
- What are Commencement Honors?
- Where can I find information about ˿¹ÏÊÓƵ University awards?
- What You Need to Do:Â Direct Stafford Loan Borrowers (PDF)
Graduation Checklists
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- ,Ìýif you are planning on attending our Commencement Ceremony on MAY 18, 2024.
- Find out more about Walking at the ceremony, if you are close but not going to complete your degree requirements by the end of spring term.
- Periodically check back to this website for form access, commencement festivities information as well as award information. (see below)
Graduation Activities
Commencement Fair -Â March 20, 2024
- Getting you ready for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Graduation and beyond. Order your cap and gown as well as other graduation fun items. Verify your graduation status! Get information on the May ceremony. Win Prizes!  Enjoy some snacks! Start getting excited to graduate!
Information on the events happening during Graduation week.
For information on Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Award Nominations: TBA