Commencement 2026

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Tickets

Graduates: Follow these steps
  1. Apply to Graduate
    The application process confirms the graduate has met the requirements for receiving their diploma. Please check that you have applied for graduation in HUB.
  2. 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.

To ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all graduates and guests, all commencement ceremonies will be ticketed. A standardized ticketing process will allow UB adhere to venue capacity regulations to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees.

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

Published July 23, 2025

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