School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Saturday, May 10
1 pm, Slee Hall
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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Contact Information
Karl Fiebelkorn, 645-2824 kdf@buffalo.edu
Registration
Important Notice:
The Commencement Packages will be distributed sometime in February during a class meeting for the Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates. Meeting to be announced. The forms must be returned to Denise Grisanti by Friday, April 4, 2008 in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
FAQs
How long is the ceremony? Approximately two hours.
How many tickets am I allowed? Four tickets - First-come first-serve seating. SEATING BEGINS AT 12:30 pm.
What if I need more than four tickets? Due to the number of graduating students and the capacity limitations in Lippes Concert Hall, four tickets is the maximum per student. If you are looking for additional tickets, ask your classmates who may not be using all 4 of their guest tickets. Remind them to request all 4 tickets or they will only receive the amount they've requested.
When and where do I get my tickets? Tickets will be made available at the final class meeting scheduled sometime in April. Meeting to be announced.
Is the Lippes Concert Hall handicapped accessible and is special handicapped seating provided? Yes, it is. Please contact Denise Grisanti (716-645-2824) to make arrangements in advance. Ushers will be assigned to seat guests who are handicapped. Only one family member is allowed to accompany the individual requiring handicapped seating. The rest of the family will be asked to wait until 12:30 when the other guests are permitted into the hall.
Do we need to make prior requests for handicapped seating? Yes, please contact Denise Grisanti at (716)645-2824 to make special arrangements.
Where do my guests park? Slee Lots on Augspurger Road. Many signs will be posted and aides will direct traffic (including handicapped parking).
Are individual names announced? Yes. In addition, the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs will briefly mention the student's pharmacy project and future plans.
Where do I first report and when? Slee Concert Hall at 11:15. Rehearsal begins at 11:30.
Will further instructions be received by students? Yes, at the rehearsal.
How do I order a cap and gown? Through the University Bookstore, located on the North Campus, beginning January 28 through March 3 for Pharm.D./Ph.D. Candidates, and beginning March 3 for the Masters and Bachelor Candidates. For out-of-town orders, call (716) 645-3131. Credit cards are accepted.
I will not complete my degree in May. May I still march in the ceremony? No. Your degree must be conferred for September 07, February 08 or June 08 in order to participate in the ceremony. You will be invited to attend next year's ceremony.
When will I receive my diploma? The Student Response Center mails all diplomas to your PERMANENT ADDRESS within six weeks of commencement.
Note: Students are responsible for making address changes.
Is the ceremony videotaped and available for purchase? No. We do have a professional photographer taking a photo of each graduate and many candid shots throughout the event.
Will there be a professional photographer at the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Commencement? Yes. Chappell is the contracted photography studio. Proofs will be available online for viewing and ordering approximately one week following the commencement ceremony.
