Prepare for Commencement

Commencement (May 2008)

The moment of triumph.

View the list of ceremonies below for info on how to participate, tickets, and more. For gift ideas, visit www.myubcard.com or www.bkstr.com.

Graduation Ceremonies

Remember: All undergraduate students, and certain graduate students, must complete and file an Application for Degree Form ("degree card") before February 1, 2008. (Law students do not need to fill out the Graduate School's degree forms. Law students who are graduating with dual degrees (e.g. MBA, MSW) may need to fill out these forms. Check with your other Department or School.) Visit src.buffalo.edu/record/degree.shtml for more information. MD students also do not need to complete the form. Only dual degree MDs (MBA, MPH) may need to fill out these forms. Check with your other department or school. Visit src.buffalo.edu/record/degree.shtml for more information.

About your lifelong relationship with the University at Buffalo...

Courtesy of UB's Division of Student Affairs, graduates of participating schools (*) will receive a special UB pin at their ceremony to celebrate their accomplishment. Wear your pin with pride throughout your life's journey. To learn about maintaining your UB connection, visit www.alumni.buffalo.edu/students.

Download Countdown to Commencement 2008 schedule as a 1 page PDF (445KB)

Fri. 4/25/08
3pm, Lavender Reception

Unfortunately, due to lack of student registration, the 2008 Lavender Ceremony has been cancelled. There will however still be a reception. It will take place in 240 Student Union, at 3pm on Friday, April 25. Registration is not required.

Contact Information:
James Bowman, 645-2837 x0, jbowman2@buffalo.edu

Fri. 5/2/08
9 am, Medical Honors Program & Reception
Center for the Arts
- By invitation only -

Thurs. 5/8/08
6 pm, Biomedical Sciences - Graduate and Undergraduate Ceremony*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

Fri. 5/9/08
9 am, Graduate School of Education*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

11 am, ALANA Celebration of Achievement
Slee Hall
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

1 pm, College of Arts and Sciences - Masters/Doctoral Ceremony*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

3:30 pm, Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony (by invitation only)
Slee Hall
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

5:30 pm, Honors Convocation (by invitation only)
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

Sat. 5/10/08

9 am, School of Nursing*
Alumni Arena
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

9 am, School of Social Work*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

1 pm, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences*
Alumni Arena
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

1 pm, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences*
Slee Hall
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

1 pm, School of Public Health & Health Professions*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

2 pm, School of Architecture & Planning*
Lawn, Hayes Hall
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

5 pm, School of Management*
Alumni Arena
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

5 pm, School of Dental Medicine*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

Sun. 5/11/08

10 am, University Commencement - Undergraduate Ceremony for College of Arts & Sciences (including Associates Degrees)*
Alumni Arena
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs

Sat. 5/17/08
3 pm, Law School*
Center for the Arts
Eligibility | Contact | Registration | FAQs