A: Students from all colleges and schools celebrate together at the main commencement ceremony, with a keynote speaker addressing graduates and their guests. The next day, each graduate is recognized individually at his or her college or school ceremony.

 

We encourage to you participate in both the main and individual ceremonies.

 

Diplomas will be mailed several weeks later.

 

 

A: The schedule is available here.

 

 

A: Graduates should plan to assemble by 6:00 p.m. in full academic regalia in the Auxiliary Gym (Room 0601) of the Comcast Center. You will line up by college. The procession of graduates will begin promptly at 6:40 and the ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

A: Announcements can be ordered through the University Book Center online at www.ubc.umd.edu or by phone at 301.314.7839.

 

 

A: You will need to purchase a graduation package (cap, gown, hood and tassel) at the University Book Center. Pricing information is here.

 

 

A: To participate in the individual college ceremonies, you have to have completed all your coursework and requirements. Check with your advisor.

 

 

A: Senior marshals are students invited to represent the graduating class based on their scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement and contributions to the campus community. They are nominated by faculty and staff and selected through an application process. Marshals will be recognized at the main commencement ceremony.

 

 

A: No. Senior marshals and commencement volunteers will be prepared to guide fellow graduates on commencement day.

 

 

A: In honor of this milestone, the former Sr. Class Gift effort has evolved to an All Student Giving effort at the University. Students from across campus choose to financially support the causes they believe in the most-from the university's community outreach and partnerships to student groups conducting discovery and research to solve tomorrow's complex global issues-Maryland students leave a lasting and impactful legacy through exceptional scholarship, service and charitable support. For more information about the University's All Student Giving Campaign, please contact The Maryland Fund for Excellence at 301.405.7749 or studentgiving@umd.edu.

 

 

A: Special services are available to both degree candidates and guests with disabilities. The main ceremony will be closed-captioned on the jumbo screens in the Comcast Center. Sign Language Interpreters are available upon request. Please contact the Disability Support Service at 310.314.7209 or dhhs@umd.edu to make arrangements at least three weeks prior to commencement.

 

Guests who require parking or special assistance at the main ceremony may contact the Office of Special Events at events@ur.umd.edu. or 301.405.4638.

 

For information regarding sign language interpreters, wheelchair accessibility or other special-needs accommodations for individual ceremonies, contact your school or college.