Graduation is more involved than handing in that last paper and attending Commencement exercises. There are forms to submit, residence check-out procedures to follow, not to mention myriad details about Commencement itself, such as rehearsal times and designated assembly areas.
This site will help guide you through the graduation process at St. Bonaventure University.
Below, grouped by office or department, are the steps and procedures required of a graduate for successful departure from St. Bonaventure as a student and his or her welcoming into the proud family of SBU alumni.
Alumni Launch Party
Friday, May 9
2-4 p.m.
The Rathskeller
The Alumni Launch Party brings together in one location representatives of various campus offices to help seniors ensure that they meet all requirements to graduate. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the Senior Class gift.
Office of the Registrar
Graduates, please make sure to do the following:
- Review your degree audit to ensure that each section either shows "Complete" or "Pending completion of unfinished activity." If you have any section that shows "In progress," please see Cassandra Dowe at the Office of the Registrar in the Administration Building.
- Double-check that major(s) and minor(s) are accurately listed on your degree audit.
- All graduating students (bachelor's and master's degree candidates) must complete the MANDATORY Graduation Application on my.sbu.edu by Friday, March 14. Please note: Only students are able to access this application on my.sbu.
Students who don't meet degree requirements
Students who anticipate being six (6) credit hours or fewer short of meeting their degree requirements, but who wish to participate in the May 2025 Commencement, must fill out the Graduation Application on my.sbu.edu. This form will ask if you intend to participate in the May Commencement Ceremony and will ensure that your name is listed in the program with your classmates — with the understanding that you will complete your degree requirements at an agreed upon date. This form must be completed by May 1.
Office of Residential Living
- Residence hall or on-campus apartment checkout: Students are to be checked out of their residence halls and apartments no later than 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18 (Commencement Day).
- Don't forget to return your key(s). Keys are to be dropped off at the key boxes outside of Campus Security in Doyle Hall. Key envelopes are provided. Failure to do so results in a lock change charges for bedroom door and, if in the apartments, front door.
- Make sure your room is clean and free of all personal belongings.
- Your RD will contact you closer to Senior Week regarding other proper checkout procedures.