Celebrate the Class of 2026

You did it! We’re so proud of our #UBClassOf2026 graduates and can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments with you. Here are some easy ways to join in on the fun.

We can't wait to celebrate all of your accomplishments during these special Countdown to Commencement events! Check out these featured activities during April and early May. Be sure to register early for these special events:

Student graduates share in a commemorative toast.

Toast to '26

We're looking forward to celebrating our graduating students with a champagne toast in their honor, complete with a special souvenir glass that is theirs to keep as a memento of this festive occasion!

Students who are eligible to participate in our Toast to '26 events will be emailed with a special link to sign up for a seating.

Personalized grad cap: the best is yet to come.

Grad Cap Design Contest

Graduating students show off their creativity by decorating their caps for graduation. Join us for a cap decorating party, and submit your own picture of your cap for our contest!

Learn more about rules, eligibility and submit your cap design

DIY Decorating - April 21, April 30 and May 4

A student decorating their graduation cap.

Sign-A-Bull

Sign-A-Bull is a UB tradition that invites graduating students to leave their mark by signing an iconic buffalo statue. Students who are graduating in 2026 can sign the bull at one of our in-person events or virtually from wherever they are in the world!

Sign the Class of 2026 Bull

Beginning April 20 through May 8, visit the Sign-A-Bull in 150 Student Union, Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Forever Blue Bash

Forever Blue Bash brings together Class of 2026 graduates and Class of 2025 alumni for a high-energy night of fun, connection, and UB True Blue pride before commencement weekend.