Vendor Village

Celebrate your graduate and make the most of your Commencement experience by visiting Vendor Village, easily accessible before and after the ceremonies.

Shopping & Gifts

Vendor Village will include several on‑site vendors offering:

  • Graduation gifts and keepsakes
  • Fresh flowers and bouquets
  • Official UB merchandise and apparel

This is a great opportunity to purchase last‑minute items to commemorate the day.

Item Storage & Bag Check

Mobile Locker Co. will be available in Vendor Village for guests who arrive with larger bags or other items prohibited inside the ceremony venue.

  • Free, secure storage is available for the duration of the ceremony
  • Guests may retrieve items following the event
  • Availability is first come, first served

We encourage attendees to review the Safety & Security webpage in advance and plan accordingly.

Location & Access

Vendor Village is conveniently located on Coventry Loop outside of Broadview Arena (formerly Alumni Arena) and the Center for the Arts. Guests are welcome to stop and shop as they pass through Vendor Village before or after their ceremony.

Schedule

Thursday, May 14, 2026 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.