2012 Commencement Headquarters
Commencement Headquarters is located in the Barnes and Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore in the Campbell Student Union. Here, you can register for commencement; obtain your guest tickets; and purchase your cap, gown, hood, stole, tassel, announcements, diploma cover, and other graduation accessories.
Bookstore hours
http://buffalostate.bncollege.com
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Call the bookstore with any commencement registration or ticket questions. 716-878-5509
2012 ceremony registration and ticket distribution begins with the Commencement Kickoff event on April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the bookstore. This special one-day event provides one-stop shopping for all your graduation needs.
Following the event, Commencement Headquarters continues to be located in the bookstore during regular bookstore hours above. Ticket distribution ends May 5. Caps, gowns, and graduation accessories are available through commencement day.
2012 Bachelor's Prices (sales tax included)
Bachelor's gown, cap, tassel unit: $54.36
Gold honors cord* - $16.29
*Note: Bachelor's degree candidates who qualify for honors at commencement and who applied for their degrees by the appropriate deadlines receive notification letters at their permanent addresses in March. These names also will be on an eligibility list at Commencement Headquarters in the bookstore. Learn more about the gold honors cord.
2012 Bachelor's Accessories Prices (sales tax included)
Tassel only - $7.59
Cap only - $9.77
Diploma cover - $15.77
Graduation announcements (package of 10)* - $20.90
*Note: Graduation announcements are not guest tickets.
Out of Town?
If you currently live out of town, complete the out-of-town cap and gown order card. Mail it with payment and your registration card to the Barnes and Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Campbell Student Union, Buffalo, NY 14222-1095. Orders must be received by April 20, 2011.
You may request to have your academic regalia purchase sent to your home (add $6.95 for shipping and handling), or indicate that you will pick up your order in the bookstore. Bookstore contact is 716-878-5509.