School of Nursing
Saturday, May 10
9 am, Alumni Arena
Remember: All undergraduate students, and certain graduate students, must complete and file an Application for Degree Form ("degree card") before February 1, 2008. (Law students do not need to fill out the Graduate School's degree forms. Law students who are graduating with dual degrees (e.g. MBA, MSW) may need to fill out these forms. Check with your other Department or School.) Visit src.buffalo.edu/record/degree.shtml for more information. MD students also do not need to complete the form. Only dual degree MDs (MBA, MPH) may need to fill out these forms. Check with your other department or school. Visit src.buffalo.edu/record/degree.shtml for more information.
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Eligibility
Graduate students with approved applications to candidacy for a degree conferral in September, February, or June may participate if they file their commencement questionnaire. Undergraduate students who have filed a degree card for September, February, or June may participate if they transmit their questionnaire. With permission, exceptions can be considered for students with special circumstances.
Contact Information
Sally A. Sams, (716) 829-3209 sams@buffalo.edu
Registration
Graduating students who wish to participate in this ceremony must register online. Registration Deadline: February 28, 2008.
FAQs
How long is the ceremony? Approximately two hours.
How many tickets am I allowed? No tickets will be distributed - First-come first-serve seating. SEATING BEGINS AT 8 am.
Is the Alumni Arena handicapped accessible and is special handicapped seating provided? Yes, it is. There will be many ushers on site to help facilitate seating in the special reserved handicapped seating sections.
Important Note: Due to limited seating, only one family member is allowed to sit with the individual requiring handicapped seating. The rest of the family will be asked to take seats in the regular seating sections.
Do we need to make prior requests for handicapped seating? No, once you arrive on site, ask any of the ushers to assist you in being seated.
Where do my guests park? West side of Arena - Baird, Jacobs & Slee Lots on Augspurger Road. Many signs will be posted and aides will direct traffic (including handicapped parking).
Are individual names announced? Yes. You will be asked to provide guidance on pronunciation of your name.
Where do I first report and when? Arrive no later than 8 am. The robing area for all degree candidates is in the Triple Gym (located in the basement of Alumni Arena). The Alumni Arena will provide signs to each room and label each room accordingly, allowing an easier access during a very busy time. Further instructions will be given at that time. DO NOT bring purses or valuables. We have asked to have the robing area locked during the ceremony but it is not certain.
Will further instructions be received by students? Instructions for students attending the ceremony will be e-mailed in early April.
How do I order a cap and gown? Through the University Bookstore. See Cap & Gown section for more information.
I will not complete my degree in May. May I still march in the ceremony? With permission, exceptions can be considered for students with special circumstances. Contact the School of Nursing Student Affairs Office.
When will I receive my diploma? The Student Response Center mails all diplomas to your designated ADDRESS within six to eight weeks of commencement.
Note: Students are responsible for making address changes.
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