Congratulations Class of 2023!

Information on academic apparel for the upcoming commencement season will be posted as that time approaches.

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.

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 area. Details on obtaining photos will be provided at the ceremony. 

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.  

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 2023 will be made available. Check back the day of the ceremony to download and view the official event program.

Each ceremony in chronological order will be listed on the university commencement web page. As streams become available, viewing links and an accessible PDF of the commencement program, including a listing of all graduates in the class of 2023, will be posted.

UB’s guidelines are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York State Department of Health and SUNY. All members of the UB community are urged to familiarize themselves with UB’s guidelines and to stay informed of any changes. 

As always, the health and safety of the UB community remains paramount. The university may adjust its health guidelines, as needed, based on new scientific evidence and the course of the pandemic. Visit buffalo.edu/event-guidelines for the current guidelines.

For those unable to attend in person, degree conferral ceremonies will be available for live stream and post-ceremony viewing.

Upon arrival, security personnel will conduct a speedy inspection of all belongings.

Prohibited Items:

• Bags over 12"x12"x6" (including purses and backpacks)
• Food/beverages/alcohol
• Illegal drugs and/or related paraphernalia
• Weapons
• Signs/sticks
• Non-collapsible umbrellas
• Flags/banners
• Balloons
• Beach balls
• Fireworks or explosives
• Laser objects
• Voice amplifiers
• Noise-making devices
• Animals (except service animals trained to perform a service or task for attendees with accessibility needs)
• Any item, that in the judgment of venue management, may pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other guests.