Saturday, May 18 | 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 2024, our 152nd graduating class, and your transformation from hard-working student to proud alumni. Congratulations, Bengals!

Commencement Day

Ceremonies

The Interim 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 and Studies (5:00 p.m.)

 

Bachelor's Class of 2024

Honoring

  • August 2023 Graduates
  • December 2023 Graduates
  • January 2024 Graduates
  • May 2024 candidates
  • August 2024 candidates

Graduate Class of 2024

Honoring

  • August 2023 Graduates
  • December 2023 Graduates
  • January 2024 Graduates
  • May 2024 candidates
  • August 2024 candidates

Includes master's degrees, certificates of advanced study, and graduate certificates.

Group of Commencement students smiling

Commencement Celebrations

May 15 - Graduation Photos
noon-6 p.m. Campbell Student Union
Take graduation photos with a professional photographer. 

May 16 - Class of 2024 Senior Send-Off
7:00-9:00 p.m., JVL Alumni and Visitor Center
Class of 2023 semi-formal celebration. 

RSVP

May 17 - 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.