Checklist

Graduation Checklist

ALL GRADUATES MUST COMPLETE STEPS: 1A OR 1B AND ALSO MUST COMPLETE STEPS: 2, 3, AND 4.

 
ITEM: DUE: FOR WHO?

1A. Application for Degree*

Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral

*AFD can be found in BUBrain

Wednesday, March 15*

*This is the deadline to be included in the Commencement program. Otherwise, you can file your AFD any time before the end of the semester.

Students who are fulfilling degree requirements in spring 2023 ONLY. This is required to receive your diploma at the end of Spring 2023.

1B. Commencement Petition*

Undergraduate

Masters/Doctoral

*Only need to do this if you did not file AFD

Wednesday, March 15*

*This is the deadline to be included in the Commencement program. Otherwise, you can file your AFD any time before the end of the semester.

Students who are fulfilling degree requirements in summer 2023, fall 2023 or winter 2024

2. Intent to Participate*

Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral

(See notification at top of your *my.Binghamton portal)

Wednesday, March 15 Anyone who wants to participate in Commencement (including PharmD grads)

3. Cap and Gown

Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral

Friday, April 28

All Graduates participating in a Commencement ceremony

4. Ticket Claim*

Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral

*Tickets will be available to claim mid-March

Friday, April 28

Anyone participating in Commencement who wants to claim tickets for their guests