Congratulations, #UBClassOf2023!
The School of Management will present two commencement ceremonies. All eligible students must have registered to participate. Contact us if you require assistance.
Friday, May 19; 1 p.m.
Alumni Arena, North Campus
Latin Honors/Gold Cord Policy
If you are earning a bachelor's degree (including those awarded as part of combined degrees), you may be eligible to receive Latin honors based on your UB cumulative grade point average (GPA) on the following scale:
Average (based on 4.000=A)
To qualify for Latin honors, you must present a minimum of 60 credit hours of UB undergraduate coursework, at least 54 of which must be graded credits (i.e., not grads of 'P', 'NP', 'S' or 'U').
If you are a June degree conferral, to receive the Latin honors designation in commencement program books, and to be eligible to wear the honorific gold cord *cum laude, magna and summa) at the time of ceremonies, you must qualify based on your UB cumulative GPA through the winter intersession of this year and projected UB credit hours through the spring semester. Standings for Latin honors may change once final grades are posted or degrees conferred.
This recognition is only intended if you will have your degree conferred in June, or have had your degree conferred in the previous February or August.
The gold cords will be available through the University Bookstore on North Campus beginning March 8.
Friday, May 19; 5 p.m.
Alumni Arena, North Campus
Note: Remember that no personal items may be left behind in Room 76. Limit what you bring (purses, bags, etc.) as you will need to hold onto everything for the duration of the event.
GradImages is the contracted photographer for commencement. There will be a posed photo opportunity as well as a photo of you crossing the stage. Photo proofs will be emailed to you approximately one week following the commencement ceremony. You may direct all post-ceremony inquires to GradImages.
Printed Diploma
The Office of the Registrar will mail a printed diploma, free of charge, to your permanent address approximately four to six weeks after the conferral date. You are responsible for making address changes; these should be made by the term conferral date to ensure that you receive your diploma.
Certified Electronic Diploma
You also have the option to purchase a certified electronic diploma (CeDiploma) for $15.95. Notification will be sent to your UB email, from info@credentialtrust.com, approximately three to six weeks after your degree conferral date.
Tickets are not required for the School of Management ceremonies.
We recommend that guests park in the following lots:
During commencement ceremonies, guests are welcome to park in any faculty/staff and student parking lots; a UB parking pass is not required.
Guests may enter Alumni Arena via the Coventry Circle (front) entrance. Doors will open approximately one hour prior to the ceremony (12 noon for the 1 p.m. undergraduate ceremony, 4 p.m. for the 5 p.m. graduate ceremony). All seating is general admission.
Friends and family who are not able to attend are invited to view the ceremony via live simulcast online. A link to the livestream is posted on this page.
Safety is our first priority. Upon entry to Alumni Arena, security personnel will greet students and guests and conduct a speedy inspection of all bags, purses and containers. They may also ask you to unfasten any outerwear. Due to these security measures, please plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Please note and alert your guests that the following items are strictly prohibited on the premises:
Contact Caitlin McNulty at mgt-commencement@buffalo.edu.