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
www.bkstore.com/buffalostate
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
2009 ceremony registration and ticket distribution began with the Commencement Kickoff event on April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the bookstore. This special one-day event provided 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 ended May 9. Caps, gowns, and graduation accessories are available through commencement day.
2009 Prices (sales tax included)
Bachelor's cap, gown, tassel unit - $42.39
Special bachelor's package - $71.75
(package includes cap, gown, tassel, diploma cover, and package of 10 announcements)
Gold honors cord - $15.20
(Bachelor's degree candidates who qualify for honors at Commencement and who applied for their degrees by the appropriate deadlines will receive a notification letter at their permanent addresses in March. Their names will also be on a list at Commencement Headquarters in the bookstore. Learn more about the gold honors cord.)
2009 Accessories Prices
Tassel only - $8.68
Cap only - $13.03
Diploma cover - $14.68
Graduation announcements (package of 10) - $21.53
(Please note: announcements are not guest tickets.)
Out of town or student teaching?
If you are currently living out of town, complete the out-of-town cap and gown order card (PDF, 101KB). Mail it with payment and your registration card (PDF, 102KB) 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 17.
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 by April 24.
