students in commencement regalia.

Commencement

Class of 2026

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.

2026 Ceremony Information

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences held three commencement ceremonies this spring.

Graduate Ceremony 1

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Broadview Arena (formerly Alumni Arena), North Campus

Graduate Ceremony 2

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Broadview Arena (formerly Alumni Arena), North Campus

Undergraduate Ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Broadview Arena (formerly Alumni Arena), North Campus

Commencement Photos

Grad Images is the contracted photography studio for commencement. Photo proofs will be emailed to each student about one week following the commencement ceremony. Please direct all post-ceremony inquiries to Grad Images. 

Questions about SEAS Commencement?

Contact the SEAS Commencement Coordinator, Ona Strang, at SEASCommencement@buffalo.edu.

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