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*

*AFD can be found in BUBrain

Thursday, March 20*

*This is the deadline if you wish 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 2025 ONLY. This is required to receive your diploma at the end of Spring 2025.

1B. Commencement Petition*

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

Thursday, March 20*

*This is the deadline if you wish to be included in the Commencement program.

Students who are fulfilling degree requirements in summer 2025, fall 2025 or winter 2026

2. Intent to Participate*

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

Thursday, March 20 Anyone who wants to participate in a Commencement  ceremony

3. Cap and Gown

Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral

Sunday, April 6

All graduates participating in a Commencement ceremony

4. Ticket Claim*

Undergraduate/Masters/Doctoral

Wednesday, April 30

Only graduates are eligible to claim tickets for their guests. All guests will require a ticket for entry.