Commencement Notification
You WILL RECEIVE the 2012 commencement informational postcard at your permanent address during spring recess (March 19-24) IF our records indicate you are one of the following:
- A December 2011 or January 2012 graduate;
OR - A potential May 2012 degree candidate (you submit your bachelor's degree application by February 3, 2012);
OR - A potential August 2011 degree candidate (you submit your bachelor's degree application by February 17, 2012).
The postcard is our welcome to you to participate in the 2012 commencement ceremony and request that you familiarize yourself with the information in this website.
You WILL NOT RECEIVE the commencement informational postcard (during spring recess, March 19- 24) if you do not apply for your degree by the appropriate deadlines.
Bachelor's degree applications are available in the Registrar's Office, Moot Hall 210, and also online where you may print and complete the form. You must then submit the completed form to the Registrar's Office.
Program Booklet & Graduate Listing
The program booklet that is distributed at commencement will include the names of:
- December 2011 graduates.
- January 2012 graduates.
- May 2012 potential degree candidates who apply for their degrees in the Registrar's Office by February 3.
- August 2012 potential degree candidates who apply for their degrees in the Registrar's Office by February 17.
NOTE: Buffalo State makes every effort to include all degree candidates' names in the commencement program booklet. Degree candidates who apply for their degrees after the deadlines (February 3 for May 2012 graduation, and February 17 for August 2012 graduation) are not guaranteed listing in the program.
Visit bachelor's degree application deadlines.
Registration & Tickets
Registration/guest ticket distribution for the Commencement ceremony begins with Commencement Kickoff on Wednesday, April 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in the bookstore. Ticket distribution will continue through May 5 during regular store hours.