University at Buffalo (UB)
Commencement
Class of 2023
Congratulations to our engineering and applied sciences graduates. We are extremely proud of each and every one of you and what you have been able to accomplish. Thank you for your hard work, dedication to academic excellence, and for everything you have contributed to the university and our SEAS community.
Graduate Ceremony 1
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.
Alumni Arena, North Campus
- Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS, PhD)
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (MS, PhD)
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ME Engineering Management; MS, PhD Industrial Engineering)
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MS, PhD Aerospace Engineering; MS, PhD Mechanical Engineering)
Graduate Ceremony 2
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 1:00 p.m.
Alumni Arena, North Campus
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ME, MS, PhD Chemical Engineering)
- Department of Civil Structural and Environmental Engineering (MS, PhD Civil Engineering; MS, PhD Environmental and Water Resources Engineering)
- Department of Electrical Engineering (MS, PhD)
- Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MS, PhD)
- Interdisciplinary programs: Computational and Data Enables Sciences (PhD), Data Sciences and Applications (MPS), Engineering Science (MS), Sustainable Transportation and Logistics (MS)
Undergraduate Ceremony
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Arena, North Campus
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SEAS Ceremony Information
Eligibility
This ceremony is intended and scheduled for the Class of 2023, SEAS undergraduates who have applied for graduation (degree conferral) indicating one of the following graduation terms:
- Summer 2022 (Aug. '22 degree conferral)
- Fall 2022 (Feb. '23 degree conferral)
- Spring 2023 (June '23 degree conferral)
Students should check with their academic advisors to make sure all degree requirements have been met. The printed program lists conferral candidates who are members of the Class of 2023.
Summer 2023 Graduates (Aug. '23 Candidate)
Students graduating Summer 2023 are officially a degree candidate for next academic year (Class of 2024). However, if you would prefer to participate in this year's ceremony instead, you can. After you apply for Aug '23 degree conferral you will be able to register for this year's ceremony. Your name will be announced when you cross the stage, but your name will not be included in the printed program. All members of the Class of 2024 will be listed in the program next year.
Candidates for Degrees Conferred Later Than Summer 2023
Please join us for a future ceremony, based on the date of your degree conferral. There are no exceptions.
Combined BS/MBA Degree Candidates
Students are invited to the undergraduate SEAS ceremony, but are permitted to wear their MBA regalia.
Combined BS/MS Degree Candidates Students conferring the BS degree first are eligible to attend this undergraduate commencement ceremony. Students conferring both BS and MS degrees at the same time should participate in their respective graduate ceremony.
The two graduate ceremonies are intended and scheduled for the Class of 2023, SEAS graduate students who have applied for graduation (degree conferral) indicating one of the following graduation terms:
- Summer 2022 (Aug. '22 degree conferral)
- Fall 2022 (Feb. '23 degree conferral)
- Spring 2023 (June '23 degree conferral)
Students should check with their academic advisors to make sure all degree requirements have been met. The printed program lists conferral candidates who are members of the Class of 2023.
Graduate students who have extenuating circumstances are handled on an individual basis. Permission of your major professor and/or department is needed for early participation (summer 2023 graduates). Students unable to attend the Commencement for their year are granted a one-year extension to participate the following year, if they ask to do so. However, we cannot guarantee that students who ask to defer their participation will be able to do so, it will depend on our capacity next year.
Combined BS/MBA Degree Candidates
Students earning a combined BS/MBA are invited to participate in the SEAS undergraduate ceremony.
Combined BS/MS Degree Candidates
Students conferring their MS degree or both BS and MS degrees should participate in the appropriate SEAS graduate ceremony.
Only graduating students may participate in the graduation ceremony, including walking in the processional and crossing the stage. The University will make limited exceptions when a graduating student requires assistance due to a disability. Students needing accommodations to participate in the ceremony should contact seascommencement@buffalo.edu.
Registration
Registration is required for Class of 2023 graduates who would like to participate in the SEAS Undergraduate Ceremony or one of the SEAS Graduate Ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The registration site is now open. On this site, you will be able to check how your name will appear in the printed program and register for the ceremony. Registration should have been completed by May 1.
Important Dates
- April 15, 2023: Please check how your name will appear by this date to allow us time to print the program.
- May 1, 2023: Please register by this date if you plan to participate in the ceremony.
- May 15, 2023 - Undergraduate Ceremony only: Please request your guest tickets by this date. Tickets are required for your guests; each student can request up to four (4) tickets. Directions on how to reserve tickets are included in the registration confirmation email.
Caps and Gowns
Graduates participating in commencement wear a cap/tam, gown, hood and tassel. Online ordering of commencement regalia will be available through the Cap and Gown page of UB's Commencement website.
Undergraduate students ordering online must select the second option: Student 2023 Bachelor – Other Schools so that they can select either Engineering or Computer Science, as appropriate, to receive the correct color hood and tassel.
Guide to SEAS Commencement Regalia
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Guests and Ticketing
Guests of graduates are permitted at both ceremonies and must follow all university health and safety requirements.
There are no ticket requirements for the graduate ceremonies. Students who register for undergraduate commencement can access 4 tickets for the ceremony. Directions on how to reserve tickets are included in the registration confirmation email. Please reserve tickets by May 15, 2023.
Directions, Parking and Accessibility
Diploma Information
Printed Diploma: The Office of the Registrar will mail a printed diploma, free of charge, to your permanent address approximately six weeks after the conferral date. Students 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: Students who graduated June 2020 and later 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 3-6 weeks after your degree conferral date.
Latin Honors/Gold Cord Policy
Students earning baccalaureate degrees (including those awarded as part of combined degrees) are eligible to receive Latin honors based on their 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, students must present a minimum of 60 credit hours of UB undergraduate coursework, at least 54 of which must be graded credits (i.e., not grades of 'P', 'NP', 'S', or 'U').
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, candidates for the June degree conferral date must qualify based upon their UB cumulative GPA through the winter intersession of that year and projected UB credit hours through the spring semester of that year. Standings for Latin honors may change once final grades are posted or degrees conferred.
This recognition is only intended for students who will have their degrees conferred in June, or have had their degrees conferred in the previous February or August.
The gold cords will be available through the University Bookstore on North Campus around the beginning of March. Price and purchase details are forthcoming.
Photography
Grad Images is the exclusive photographer for individual student photos at degree conferral ceremonies.
Schedule of Commencement Receptions
Graduate Receptions
| Department/Program | Date | Time | Location |
| ISE Engineering Management | 19-May | 5-8 p.m. | Davis Hall, first floor |
| Biomedical | 20-May | 11 a.m. | 145 Student Union |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20-May | 11 a.m. | Davis Hall, first floor |
| Industrial and Systems | 20-May | 11 a.m. | 145 Student Union |
| Mechanical and Aerospace | 20-May | 11 a.m. | 145 Student Union |
| Materials and Design Innovation | 20-May | After 1 p.m. ceremony | 120 Bonner Hall |
| Chemical and Biological | 20-May | 2 p.m. | Student Union Flag Room |
| Civil, Structural and Environmental | 20-May | 3 p.m. | 133A Ketter Hall |
| MPS Data Sciences and Applications, Computational and Data-Enabled Science, PHD Computational and Data-enabled Sciences | 20-May | 3 p.m. | 145 Student Union |
| Electrical Engineering | 20-May | 3 p.m. | Davis Hall, first floor |
| Engineering Science: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science | 20-May | 3 p.m. | 145 Student Union |
| Sustainable Transportation and Logistics | 20-May | 3 p.m. | 133A Ketter Hall |
Undergraduate Receptions
| Department/Program | Date | Time | Location |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19-May | 6 p.m. | Banchetti's, N. French Rd. |
| Chemical and Biological | 20-May | 2:30 p.m. | Student Union Flag Room |
| Electrical Engineering | 20-May | 2:30 p.m. | Davis Hall, first floor |
FAQs
Questions about SEAS Commencement?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions. You may also contact the SEAS Commencement Coordinator, Christine Human, at SEASCommencement@buffalo.edu.
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Upcoming Events for SEAS Alumni
Running of the Bulls
The UB Engineering and Applied Sciences Alumni Association (UBEAA) would like to invite you to “Running of the Bulls” where we will celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023!
Join SEAS alumni and students for a full evening including:
- Axe Throwing
- Mini Bowling
- Unlimited Arcade
- Free Giveaways
- Buffet and Drink Ticket
Student Speaker Competition
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences continues the tradition of holding a competition to select the SEAS student speakers. With three commencement ceremonies, we will have three competitions: two for graduate students and one for undergraduate students. The competition is open to all students eligible to participate in the 2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences commencement ceremonies.
The competition winners will deliver their speech during the SEAS commencement ceremony and will also receive a UB class ring (White Lustrium). Graduate Ceremony 1 is on Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. Graduate Ceremony 2 is on Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. The Undergraduate Ceremony on Saturday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our competition co-sponsor Jostens!
The speaker competition is now closed. Thanks to all who submitted a speech!
Class of 2023 Commencement Slideshow
Share your photos for the Class of 2023 SEAS slideshow, which will features images of our graduating students during their time here at UB! The slideshow will be played prior to the commencement ceremony and will also be featured online.
Photo submission is now closed. Thanks to all who submitted photos!
2022 Commencement Slideshow