School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Saturday, May 10
1 pm, Alumni Arena
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.
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Eligibility
Student eligibility for School of Engineering & Applied Sciences' Commencement for any given year is:
- B.A., B.S., combined baccalaureate and masters, M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. graduates (previous September and February of given academic year) or prospective graduates (June) from any of the school’s six departments.
- Exceptions
- Undergraduates who are not finished but will do so during the immediate summer are allowed to participate
- Graduate level students who have extenuating circumstances are handled on an individual basis.
- Permission of major professor and department are needed for early exceptions.
- A student unable to attend the Commencement for his/her year is granted a one-year extension to participate the following year when he/she asks to do so.
Contact Information
Robert E. Barnes, 645-2768 ext. 1111 rebarnes@eng.buffalo.edu
John Van Benschoten, 645-2774 ext. 1130 jev@buffalo.edu
Registration
Students participating in the ceremony are asked to pre-register. The registration link will be available at this site by March 1. No tickets are required to attend the ceremony. Graduating students, their families and friends, alumni, and faculty and staff are all invited to attend our graduation ceremony.
If you would like to verify that your name will be printed in the commencement booklet, please refer to our Commencement 2008 website. If your name is not on the website, it is not listed in the program. No exceptions.
There is no commencement rehearsal for students. On commencement day, students should report no later than 12 pm to the South end of Alumni Arena. Any needed additional instruction will be given to you by your commencement marshal. If there is inclement weather, report to the Triple Gym inside the Arena.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering will hold a reception immediately following the commencement ceremony in the Student Union, Room 145. All other department’s receptions are located in designated tents by the School’s buildings. All are welcome.
Graduation attire, rental or purchase and other graduation related items can be found at the Campus bookstore. Their phone number is 645-3131, Ext. 19. (See Cap & Gown information section.)
FAQs
How do I order a cap and gown? Through the University Bookstore, located on the North Campus. For out-of-town orders, call (716) 645-3131. Credit Cards are accepted. See Cap & Gown information section.
I have completed my degree requirements. How may I verify my name will be printed in the commencement program? The names to be printed in the program are posted in early spring at http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/Commencement/commencement_2008.php If your name is not listed on this site, it is not in the program.
I have completed my degree requirements but my name is not listed on the website. How do I request my name be added to the program listing? You need to contact your department’s secretary.
I will complete my degree requirements this summer. My graduation date will be September 2008. May I still march in the May 2008 ceremony? If you are an Undergraduate student - Yes. Your name will be announced, but your name will not be printed in this year’s program. Your name will be listed in next year’s program under September 2008. If you are a Graduate student you must be granted permission of your major professor and department to walk in the commencement ceremony. If permission is given your name will be announced but your name will not be printed in this year’s program.
How many tickets am I allowed? No Tickets Are Required for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences commencement ceremony on May 10, 2008 at 1 pm.
Is the Arena handicapped accessible and is special handicapped seating provided? Yes, it is. There will be ushers on site to help facilitate seating in the special reserved handicapped seating sections.
Do we need to make prior requests for handicapped seating? No, once you arrive on site, ask any of the ushers to assist you in being seated.
Where do my guests park? West side of Alumni Arena – Baird, Jacobs & Slee Lots on Augspurger Road. Many signs will be posted and aides will direct traffic (including handicapped parking).
Where do I first report and when? Meet outside the South end of Alumni Arena before noon. Further instructions will be given to you by the commencement marshals at that time. If inclement weather, meet in Triple Gym before noon.
Are individual names announced? Yes.
How long is the ceremony? Approximately two hours.
When will I receive my diploma? The Student Response Center mails all diplomas to your permanent addresss. Make sure your permanent address is correct.
Is the ceremony taped and available for purchase as a DVD? Yes, go to http://www.ubevents.org/event/grad2008dvd to order today.
Will there be a professional photographer at the University Commencement? Yes. Chappell/Aardvark Studio, Inc. is the contracted photography studio. Proofs will be mailed to each student’s permanent address following the commencement ceremony. All questions or inquiries must be made to the studio at 1-800-424-3686.
