Commencement 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 SUNY Erie Graduates!
Theme: Unlocking Potential
Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. l Buffalo State Sports ArenaCaps, Gowns & Tickets:
Graduates can pick up their caps, gowns, and tickets starting May 5. The pickup locations are as follows:- Orchard Park Location: ASC Office (Building 5, Room 5107)
- Buffalo Location: Bookstore
- Williamsville Location: BookstoreDiplomas
Your diploma will be mailed to you during the summer. Once you receive your diploma, you can place it inside the diploma holder provided to you when you walked across the stage during Commencement.
Class of 2025 Walk Out Song
Graduation is right around the corner, and we’re still accepting votes for your official Walk-Out Song and Closing (Balloon Drop) Song!
Every year, the graduating class kicks off the celebration with a fun, upbeat entrance song — and this year, YOU get to decide what that moment sounds like.
Current Standings:
- Walk-Out Song: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Closing Song: “Congratulations” by Post Malone
But it’s not over yet! There’s still time to make your voice heard. Voting closes on Friday May 9 at 12 p.m.
2025 Cap Decorating
Graduation is right around the corner, and we want to see your creativity shine! You're invited to decorate your graduation cap and show off your personal flair. Whether your design is sentimental, silly, artistic, or just totally unique to you, we can’t wait to see what you come up with!
You can submit a photo of your decorated cap beforehand, or have your photo taken on graduation day. Some of these awesome caps will be featured on our social media (just a heads up: not all submissions will be posted, depending on content and appropriateness).
Get crafty, get bold—your cap, your story!
