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  • Degree Conferral Ceremonies
    • College of Arts and Sciences
    • Educational Opportunity Center
    • Graduate School of Education
    • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    • School of Architecture and Planning
    • School of Dental Medicine
    • School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
    • School of Law
    • School of Management
    • School of Nursing
    • School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • School of Public Health and Health Professions
    • School of Social Work
  • University-Wide Recognition Ceremonies
    • ALANA Celebration of Achievement
    • Lavender (LGBTQ) Reception
    • University Honors College
    • Veteran and Military Recognition

Degree Conferral Ceremonies

Each school and college at UB has its own degree conferral ceremony (or multiple ceremonies, for some of the larger colleges and schools). To start, please select the school or college that applies to you.

  • 12/15/16 College of Arts and Sciences
  • 12/15/16 Educational Opportunity Center
  • 2/18/19 Graduate School of Education
  • 12/15/16 Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  • 2/18/19 School of Architecture and Planning
  • 2/18/19 School of Dental Medicine
  • 12/15/16 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • 2/18/19 School of Law
  • 12/15/16 School of Management
  • 2/18/19 School of Nursing
  • 2/18/19 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • 2/18/19 School of Public Health and Health Professions
  • 2/18/19 School of Social Work

Apply for Graduation

You must submit an application in order to graduate, receive your degree and get your diploma.

  • 11/29/18 Apply

Order Your Cap & Gown

Graduating students participating in commencement wear a cap/tam, gown, hood and tassel. Order early to make sure you get everything on time.

  • 1/14/19 Order

Register for Commencement

Even after you apply to graduate, you may have to register for your commencement ceremony if you want to participate in it.

  • 11/29/18 Register
Site Index

Apply and Get Ready >

  • 11/29/18 Checklist
  • 1/14/19 Caps and Gowns
  • 12/6/18 Graduation Announcements
  • 12/20/17 Keepsakes and Gifts

Ceremonies >

  • 12/15/16 Degree Conferral Ceremonies
  • 12/6/17 University-Wide Recognition Ceremonies

Guest Info >

  • 6/26/18 Plan Your Visit
  • 6/19/18 Directions and Parking
  • 2/18/19 Tickets, Entry and Seating
  • 2/12/18 Accessibility for Guests

Contact Information >

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