Commencement
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
Watch the Undergraduate Ceremony
Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Management
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)
- 3.200 - cum laude
- 3.500 - magna cum laude
- 3.750 - summa cum laude
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
Watch the Graduate Ceremony
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration
- Professional Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Management Information Systems
- PhD in Management
- Report to the Edward Wright Practice Facility (Room 76, also known as the Triple Gym) in Alumni Arena one hour prior to your ceremony start time (12 noon for the 1 p.m. undergraduate ceremony, 4 p.m. for the 5 p.m. graduate ceremony).
- Parking is available in Slee, Baird and Jacobs lots. The easiest (and closest to the Triple Gym) to enter is Door C50. Proceed down the “blue hallway” to Room 76.
- Don’t forget your cap, gown, hood and tassel.
- Once you’ve arrived, follow these steps:
- Find the registration booth that corresponds to your degree and last name. Check-in and receive your reader card with your name on it. This is your ticket to cross the stage. You must hand this card to the name readers as you cross the stage. Do not lose it!
- Head to the selfie station and take some fun photos with your fellow graduates. Be sure to tag us on social media using #UBMgtGrad2023 and #UBClassOf2023.
- Find your seating section for your degree. Degrees are arranged alphabetically, but you may sit wherever you want within your section.
- Take some time to hang out with your friends and get excited to graduate.
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.
Parking Information
We recommend that guests park in the following lots:
- Slee A Lot
- Baird A Lot
- Jacobs A, B and C 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:
- Strollers
- Bags or backpacks larger than 12"x12"x6"
- Food and beverages
- Weapons
- Alcohol
- Illicit drugs and/or related paraphernalia
- Signs/sticks
- Flags/banners
- Balloons or beach balls
- Fireworks or explosives
- Laser objects
- Voice amplifiers or noise makers
- Animals (except service animals)
- Any item that, in the judgment of venue management, may pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other guests
Questions?
Contact Caitlin McNulty at mgt-commencement@buffalo.edu.