Saturday, May 17 | Sports Arena
To our new graduates: We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments. Now, we celebrate!
Our Commencement ceremony honors the Class of 2025, our 153rd graduating class, and your transformation from hard-working student to proud alumni. Congratulations, Bengals!
Commencement Day
Ceremonies
The Provost and deans will announce individual graduate names by academic school.
- School of the Professions (9:00 a.m.)
- School of Arts and Sciences (1:00 p.m.)
- School of Education including Individualized and Multidisciplinary Studies (5:00 p.m.)
Bachelor's Class of 2025
Honoring
- August 2024 Graduates
- December 2024 Graduates
- January 2025 Graduates
May 2025 candidates
Graduate Class of 2025
Honoring
- December 2024 Graduates
- January 2025 Graduates
- May 2025 candidates
- August 2025 candidates
Includes master's degrees, certificates of advanced study, and graduate certificates.
Commencement Celebrations
April 10 - Commencement Kickoff
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble at SUNY Buffalo State University Bookstore
Commencement Kickoff showcases the first day for graduates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Advanced Certificates) to pick up their guest tickets and purchase caps, gowns, and accessories in the bookstore.
May 15 - Class of 2025 Senior Send-Off
7:00-9:00 p.m., JVL Alumni and Visitor Center
Class of 2023 semi-formal celebration.
May 16 - Commencement Preview and Celebration
2:30 p.m. Buffalo State Sports Arena
Our Commencement Preview and Celebration is a Bengal tradition! All Buffalo State graduates are invited to the celebration.