From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Posted: Tuesday, March 7, 2023Marchers and Volunteers Needed for 151st Commencement
The Class of 2023 eagerly anticipates celebrating at the 151st Commencement on Saturday, May 20, in the Sports Arena. Your participation in the most auspicious campus event of the year makes it especially meaningful for our graduates and their families. Please honor them by marching in the procession or serving as a volunteer to help with graduate lineup and processional, assist in the Robing Room, distribute programs, take tickets, or help with other duties.
CEREMONIES BY ACADEMIC SCHOOL
9:00 a.m. School of the Professions
Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificate Ceremony
1:00 p.m. School of Education including Individualized and Multidisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificate Ceremony
5:00 p.m. School of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor's, Master’s, and Advanced Graduate Certificate Ceremony
Please visit the Faculty and Staff section of the Commencement website. Registration for the following is online:
- Volunteer registration
- Marcher registration, including all platform party members and administrators
- Rehearsals
Regalia rentals are available to order through the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore until Friday, April 7. A limited inventory of doctoral and master’s gowns, caps, and hoods are available for loan through the Academic Affairs Office until Monday, May 8. Please place loan requests early for best options. Rental pricing and the loan request information are provided in the Marcher Regalia Rentals and Loans section of the website.
Thank you for your dedicated service on Commencement Day.
