School of Nursing
Saturday, May 12
9 a.m., Alumni Arena
Graduation Ceremonies
Remember: All undergraduate students, and certain graduate students, must apply for their degree via the HUB Student Center before February 15, 2012. Exceptions: Law, Medical (MD), and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) students do not need to fill out the Graduate School's degree forms. However, Law students graduating with dual degrees (e.g. MBA, MSW), or MD students graduating with dual degrees (e.g. MBA, MPH) need to apply for these graduate degrees via the HUB Student Center. Please check with your other department or school. Visit the registrar's site 
for more information
Recognition of Latin Honors
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 4.0 = A) | |
|---|---|
| 3.20 | cum laude |
| 3.50 | magna cum laude |
| 3.75 | 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 satisfactory or unsatisfactory [grades of 'S' or 'U']).
To receive the Latin honors designation in the printed 2012 Commencement programs, and to be eligible to wear the honorific Gold Cord (magna or summa cum laude ONLY) during these ceremonies, candidates for the June 2012 degree conferral date must qualify based upon their UB cumulative GPA through the Fall 2011 semester and projected UB credit hours through the Spring 2012 semester. Standings for Latin honors MAY change once final grades are posted or degrees conferred.
These Commencement 2012 recognition elements are only intended for students who have had or will have their degrees conferred in Sept. 2011, Feb. 2012, or Jun. 2012.
The Gold Cords will be available for purchase ($11) at the University Bookstore (N. Campus) beginning Mar. 6. Students must present UB ID at time of purchase.
Candidates for graduation are encouraged to wear on their robes any insignia, emblems or pins signifying membership in honorary societies or academic organizations, or special honors received for academic or extracurricular activities.
Eligibility
Master's, DNP and PhD students with approved applications to candidacy for a degree conferral in September, February, or June may participate if they register on the 2012 School of Nursing commencement website. Undergraduate students who have filed a degree card for September, February, or June may participate if they register on the 2012 School of Nursing commencement website. A link to the commencement registration website will be available below by February 1, 2012.
Contact Information
Sally A. Sams, Commencement Coordinator (716) 829-3209 sams@buffalo.edu
Registration
Graduating students who wish to participate in this ceremony must register online
. Registration Deadline: March 12, 2012.
FAQs
How long is the ceremony? Approximately two hours.
How many tickets am I allowed? No tickets will be distributed. The doors open to the Alumni Arena for seating at 8 a.m. Seating is first come first served.
What if I (graduating student) have a disability which impacts my ability to participate in the Nursing Commencement Ceremony? Please note if you have a disability and what accommodations you require, as you register for the ceremony. Registration is done online through the "Registration" section at the top of this page. Sally Sams, our commencement coordinator will contact you to discuss and finalize your accommodations.
If I am the guest of a graduate and I have a disability, what accommodations will be available? Please visit the "Guests with Disabilities" page for information.
Is the Alumni Arena handicapped accessible and is special handicapped seating provided? Yes, it is. There will be 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. Any additional guests will be required 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 for assistance.
Where do my guests park? West side of Arena - Baird, Jacobs & Slee Lots off Augspurger Road. Signs will be posted and aides will direct traffic (including handicapped parking).
Are individual names announced? Yes. You will be asked to provide the phonetic spelling 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 Edward L. Wright Practice Facility (located in the basement of Alumni Arena). The Alumni Arena will provide signs to this room. Further instructions will be given at that time. DO NOT bring purses or valuables as the room will not be locked.
Will further instructions be received by students? Instructions for students attending the ceremony will be e-mailed in early April.
Are baby strollers permitted? Baby strollers cannot be brought into the Alumni Arena.
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. Can I still march in the ceremony? With permission, exceptions may be granted for students with unique circumstances. Contact the School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs.
When will I receive my diploma? The Office of the Registrar
will mail your diploma to your PERMANENT ADDRESS approximately six weeks after the conferral date.
Note: Students are responsible for making address changes
.
To make your Buffalo trip enjoyable, visit www.buffalo.edu/directions
for information on travel, lodging, restaurants and sight-seeing.
How can I order personalized graduation announcements? Personalized graduation announcements are available through Josten’s website.
