Medical School Commencement

2023 commencement ceremony.

The 2023 commencement ceremony.

Live Stream and Accessible PDF

Watch a recording of the ceremony, which was live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5IVEkISxEk

An accessible PDF of the commencement program — including a listing of all graduates in the class of 2023 — is available at:
https://www.buffalo.edu/content/dam/www/commencement/2023-accessible-pdfs/UB%20MD%20Program%20Book%20FINAL-ua.pdf

Eligibility

All MD candidates for the class of 2023 are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Regalia

Regalia order deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023.  

Registration

MD candidates must register to participate in commencement ceremony actitives - deadline to register is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Regalia

More information forthcoming.

Accessibility

The ceremony will be live streamed so that anyone unable to attend in person may join in the celebration.

The livestream will begin 5 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.

Students

If you need accommodations to enable you to participate in a commencement ceremony, please indicate on the commencement registration form.

Guests

The university is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities, including physical access to events and reasonable accommodations for members of the university community.

Tickets and Guest Information

Tickets

This event will not be ticketed and there will not be a limit on how many guests that you can bring.

Graduates will be required to check in at registration.

Guests Attending with Children

Children, toddlers and infants are welcome as guests at all commencement ceremonies.

BABY STROLLERS

Baby strollers are not permitted in the seats or aisles in the theater because of the safety hazards they pose. Therefore, the use of baby strollers is discouraged. If a baby stroller is necessary, it must be left in the entrance of the theater at your own risk.

Parking

The Stadium Lot, Slee A Lot and Baird A Lot are recommended for guest parking. During commencement ceremonies, guests are welcome to park in any faculty/staff and student parking lots; a UB hangtag is not required. For a map with details for parking lots; please see the UB North Campus Map.

Safety and COVID-19

The University at Buffalo’s top priority for our 2023 Commencement Weekend is the safety of everyone on our UB community. All New York State and University guidelines for a safe celebration to honor our graduates are being taken into consideration.

Guests must be fully vaccinated and be able to show proof of vaccination.

Health & Safety

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be required to attend events at UB.

Effective immediately, spectators do not need to show a vaccination card upon entering sporting events at UB Stadium or Alumni Arena, or to attend cultural events at the Center for the Arts and Slee Hall.

This also applies to students and guests attending commencement ceremonies in May.

Masks are no longer required at UB events, either, part of an earlier decision to lift that mandate for most campus settings on March 5, based on updated guidance from the state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Safety

The following items are prohibited:

Photography

There will be a photographer present to capture the day.

Diplomas

Printed Diploma

Students will receive their actual paper diploma (16”x20”) at the ceremony as long as they have completed all degree requirements; including having satisfactory grades in all courses and they must have a recorded passing score on both the USMLE board examination.

If you have not completed all requirements, your diploma will be mailed to your permanent address once you have met all requirements. Please contact the Registrar for more information.

Certified Electronic Diploma

Students have the option to purchase a certified electronic diploma (CeDiploma) for $15.95. An offer will be sent to your UB email, from info@credentialtrust.com, approximately 3-6 weeks after your degree conferral date.

Registrar

Sherene Milizia.

Sherene Milizia

Registrar

Office of Student and Academic Affairs

955 Main Street, Room 1205 Buffalo, NY 14203-1121

Phone: (716) 829-2802; Fax: (716) 829-2798

Email: spcheah@buffalo.edu

Ceremony Contact

Student and Academic Affairs Coordinator

Julis Szrama.

Julie Szrama

Student & Academic Affairs Coordinator

955 Main Street, Room 1214 Buffalo, NY 14203-1121

Phone: (716) 829-2802; Fax: (716) 829-2798

Email: juliemos@buffalo.edu