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University of Maryland, Commencement 2025
Main Ceremony School & College Ceremonies Gifts for Graduates
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Main Ceremony
Graduate Information Event Day Information Commencement Speaker SECU Stadium Information
School & College Ceremonies
Schedule of Ceremonies Graduate Information Venue - Reckord Armory Venue - Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Venue - Memorial Chapel Venue - XFINITY Center
Regalia Information
Gifts for Graduates
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Celebrating our Terp Graduates

The University of Maryland will hold the 2025 main commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in SECU Stadium. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the student processional will begin at 6 p.m. 

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2025 Commencement Speaker

We are excited to announce the 2025 main ceremony commencement speaker, Kermit the Frog.

Learn more about Kermit the Frog

Main Ceremony Ticket Information

Tickets will be available for the main commencement ceremony on April 15

Graduates can log into their Athletics Student Ticketing Account, starting April 15 to claim tickets for themselves and six guests. For questions about accessing your account, please call the Athletics Ticketing Office at 301-314-7070. Additional information about tickets is available in our main ceremony FAQ.

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Commencement

The university will host its 2025 main commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The ceremony at SECU Stadium will feature remarks from President Darryll J. Pines and distinguished guests.

A clear bag policy will be enforced at the main ceremony this year. If you plan to attend, please review the bag policy in the main ceremony FAQs.

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.

Colleges and schools will host individual commencement ceremonies on May 20-23, 2025. These ceremonies will feature remarks from deans and announce the names of each graduate.

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Main Ceremony - Event Day Information

Graduates, please review this page so you and your guests can be ready for a celebratory evening at the main ceremony, where we will honor your accomplishments at the University of Maryland!

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The Alumni Association is excited to celebrate you and your accomplishments throughout the semester leading up to your Commencement. Learn about our upcoming events specifically for graduating students and ways to stay connected with your Alumni Association once you officially become a Terp alum.

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Submit Your Photos!

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.

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