Apply to Graduate The application processconfirms the graduate has met the requirements for receiving their diploma. Please check that you have applied for graduation in HUB.
Register to Cross the Stage and Reserve Guest Tickets Only those who register by the March 30, 2026 deadline will receive six (6) guest tickets and be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Note: If the link does not redirect to the form, you may have already submitted it. To resubmit, please copy and paste the link into an incognito window.
Q: How do I get tickets? A: Six (6) tickets will be distributed to students who register to participate in the commencement ceremony. About one week after the March 30 registration deadline, registered students will receive an email from Ticketmaster and the School with instructions on how to claim their digital tickets and share them with their guests.
Q: Can I request extra tickets? A: Yes. Graduates, faculty, and community members can fill out the Waitlist Ticket Request Form to request additional tickets. Please note: submitting the form does not guarantee a ticket(s).
Q: I’m a current student or community member how can I request a ticket to attend the ceremony? A: You may complete our Waitlist Ticket Request Form. Please note: submitting the form does not guarantee a ticket(s).
Q: Can guests re-enter the venue after their ticket is scanned? A: Guests who exit the building after their tickets have been scanned will not be allowed to re-enter. Once the ceremony ends, please be cautious when stepping outside for photos or other reasons, as graduates, faculty, staff, and guests alike will not be permitted back inside.
The following Ticket Q&A applies after the March 30 registration deadline.
Q: My ticket link has expired or promo code isn't working. What should I do? A: Follow these steps to reserve your guest tickets:
If you already have a Ticketmaster account, log in.
If not, click "Sign Up" to create one.
Enter your promo code.
Use your UBID name (the first part of your UB email address, before “@buffalo.edu”) in all lowercase letters.
Click the Unlock button to access your tickets.
Select the number of guest tickets (maximum of 6).
Add to cart and proceed to checkout.
Accept the terms and click "Place Order."
You’ll receive a confirmation on the screen and via email.
Q: I missed the registration deadline, but I applied to graduate. Can I still get tickets? A: Please email ap-commencement@buffalo.edu with the following information:
Phonetic spelling of your full name (First, Middle [optional], and Last)
A personal email address you check regularly (such as Gmail)
Q: Can I print tickets for older guests who do not have a mobile phone? A: If a guest does not have a mobile phone, we recommend transferring their ticket to another guest who does and arriving together. For additional support, please email ubcfatickets@buffalo.edu.
Q: I noticed Ticketmaster assigns a row number. Will seating be monitored or assigned? A: Seat row numbers will not be monitored. Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis.