COMMENCEMENT 2009
137th Commencement
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Buffalo State Sports Arena
Celebrating:
December 2008 graduates
May 2009 degree candidates
August 2009 degree candidates
Times
Baccalaureate Morning Ceremony: 10 am - 12 pm
Baccalaureate Afternoon Ceremony: 2 - 4 pm
Master's/C.A.S. Ceremony: 6-7:30 pm
Tickets
Tickets are required. There is no charge for tickets.
Ticket distribution begins April 8, 2009. Check back for more info.
Graduation VS. Commencement
Graduation occurs upon approval of your completed degree requirements.
Commencement is the ceremony celebrating your graduation.
DEGREE APPLICATION DEADLINES 2008-2009
Bachelor's
December 2008: September 12
May 2009: February 6
August 2009: February 19 to have your name included in the May Commencement program and/or participate in the ceremony. (The actual August 2009 degree application deadline is June 5.)
Master's/CAS
December 2008: October 1
May 2009: February 1
August 2009: February 1 to have your name included in the May Commencement program and/or participate in the ceremony. (The actual August 2009 degree application deadline is June 1.)
Questions on degree application, graduation, diplomas, transcripts:
Bachelor's grads contact the Registrar's Office (716) 878-4811.
Master's/C.A.S. grads contact the Graduate School (716) 878-5601.
2008 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Download the 136th Buffalo State College Commencement program (PDF, 572KB).
Watch it!
Those unable to attend Commencement will be able to view the ceremonies via video streaming.
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
MAIN PAGE UPDATED: November 12, 2008
Remainder of Commencement Web site contains 2008 information.
Commencement 2009 information added as planning progresses.