Graduation & Convocation  

Completing Degree Requirements

Students should apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar. More information on guidelines and deadlines can be found on their website.

Biology majors, Biochemistry Majors and BIO minors can be cleared for graduation when all of their major or minor requirements have been completed. Departmental staff clears students after grades have been submitted for the semester and once all transfer courses have been applied.

If you have any questions or concerns about meeting your graduation requirements, please meet with a BIO advisor or email bio@stonybrook.edu.

Biology & Biochemistry Convocation

Stony Brook University will hold its Sixty-Forth Annual Commencement at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 17, 2024 in LaValle Stadium at the University Sports Complex. A separate Convocation Ceremony for Biology Majors and Minors and Biochemistry Majors is scheduled for 8:00 AM on the same morning in the Sports Arena. Graduates will assemble for the Biology and Biochemistry Convocation at 7:00 AM in Pritchard Gym. Each candidate will be individually recognized at the Biology and Biochemistry Convocation.

Students graduating in December 2023, January 2024, May 2024, August 2024 and December 2024 are eligible to attend the Department Ceremony. 

RSVP for the Spring 2024 Biology and Biochemistry Convocation is currently closed.

All attendees must register for pictures prior to coming to the ceremony using the QR code below:

Please be sure to save your registration number to include on the photo card for the day of the BIO/BCH Convocation Ceremony.

Graduates can find instructions for the day of convocation and robing instructions, as well as an invitation letter to family and friends, below. More information on the University Commencement can be found through their website.

Any questions about convocation should be sent to Lynette Giordano at Lynette.Giordano@stonybrook.edu