Congratulations Class of 2022!
We recognize this accomplishment requires a tremendous amount of dedication, sacrifice and extraordinary perseverance in the face of setbacks that happen along the way. You should feel immense pride and recognition for this achievement. Thank you for your hard work, dedication to academic excellence, and for everything you have contributed to the university and our GSE community.
2022 Commencement Ceremony Details
The Graduate School of Education's commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 20 at 9 a.m. at UB Center for the Arts.
Event Admission
No tickets are required to attend commencement. Guest seating in the Center for the Arts is on a “first come first served” basis. For general commencement questions regarding university-wide matters such as student caps and gowns and guest information including health and safety guidelines, prohibited items, parking, and accessibility for guests of graduates, please visit the university commencement site.
A livestream of Friday's ceremony will go live at 9:00 a.m. Click the button below to view live online.
An accessible PDF of the commencement program for the UB Graduate School of Education Ceremony, including a listing of all graduates in the class of 2022, is available
Professional Photography
Professional photography will be available at the event and provided by GradImages. Photos will be taken of graduates at center stage and again off stage in a special designated photo tent area. Details on obtaining photos will be provided at the ceremony. Please note, masks must be worn while on stage but can be removed in the photo tent if desired.
Diplomas
Printed Diploma
The Office of the Registrar will mail a printed diploma, free of charge, to your permanent address approximately six to eight weeks after the conferral date. Students are responsible for making address changes; these should be made by the term conferral date to ensure that you receive your diploma. Update your permanent address.
Certified Electronic Diploma
Students who graduated June 2020 and later also have the option to purchase a certified electronic diploma (CeDiploma) for $15.95. An offer will be sent to your UB email, from info@credentialtrust.com, approximately 3-6 weeks after your degree conferral date. Learn more about the CeDiploma.
COVID-19 Guidance
A note about commencement ceremonies and COVID-19
Western New York continues to experience a swift rise in COVID-19 rates, due to the spread of the omicron subvariant BA.2 and a general loosening of restrictions.
Though the increase is expected to ease in the coming weeks, UB health and safety officials recommend that visitors to UB and members of the campus community use their best personal judgment in protecting themselves as the semester draws to a close.
Individuals who should be extra cautious when attending commencement ceremonies or graduation parties – this includes the unvaccinated, undervaccinated (not boosted), elderly and immunocompromised, and those who interact with these groups – are strongly encouraged to wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask (e.g., N95, KN95, KF94).
Anyone who feels unwell or experiences symptoms such as sore throat, headache, runny nose, fever, shortness of breath and coughing should stay home and get tested. Anyone testing positive should isolate, according to CDC guidelines.
Please note that while masks are not required at commencement ceremonies for participants or attendees, they are mandatory for passengers aboard UB buses and shuttles, per guidance from the governor and CDC. Complimentary face masks are available to riders upon request.
For those unable to attend in person, degree conferral ceremonies will be available for live stream and post-ceremony viewing.
For more information, visit UB’s Countdown to Commencement website.
Safety and Security
Dear members of the UB community,
As we approach the end of the academic year and celebrate our graduates’ many accomplishments at UB’s recognition ceremonies and commencements, I want to ensure that our graduates, their families and friends, and our faculty and staff feel safe enjoying these momentous occasions.
As with any large-scale event, UB has put in place security checkpoints for all those attending our recognition ceremonies and commencements. We ask that our graduates and everyone participating in commencement anticipate that gaining entrance into the event venue may take an extra few minutes.
I look forward to celebrating the events leading up to and including commencement weekend with our graduates and their guests.
Satish K. Tripathi
President
Special Accommodations
Do you or any of your guests have special needs that require assistance during the ceremony? If so, please email Dawn Haak with specific details of those needs.
Get your cap and gown, take that graduation photo, and leave your mark. Countdown to Commencement begins now!
The virtual commencement experience is loaded with traditions, contests and activities. Use these tools to add your memories and show your UB spirit.
Take part in UB’s annual graduation tradition and leave your legacy by “signing” your name on the 2022 Sign-a-Bull.
SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAGS TO USE AND FOLLOW
Twitter, Facebook & Instagram #GSEGrad, #UBClassOf2022, #UBuffalo