Celebrating our Terp Graduates
The University of Maryland will hold its 2026 Main Commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Individual school and college ceremonies are scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 through Friday, May 22, 2026.
Commencement
The university will host its 2026 main commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The ceremony at SECU Stadium will feature remarks from President Darryll J. Pines and distinguished guests.
Leading up to, during, and after commencement, graduates are encouraged to share their memories on social media using #UMDgrad. See Terps’ photos and reflections on Twitter and Instagram.
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Colleges and schools will host individual commencement ceremonies on May 19-22, 2026. These ceremonies will feature remarks from deans and announce the names of each graduate.
Shell-ebration Guide
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To see the ceremony dates for future years, visit the Academic Calendars website. The full schedule for 2026 individual school and college ceremonies has been released on commencement.umd.edu.
Graduates and family members are encouraged to submit photos commemorating their time at Maryland, by Friday, May 2nd, for a chance to be featured in the main commencement ceremony.