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.
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.
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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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2025 Commencement Speaker
We are excited to announce the 2025 main ceremony commencement speaker, Kermit the Frog.
Livestream information
The main commencement ceremony on May 21, will be livestreamed on the home page of commencement.umd.edu.
Livestream information for individual school and college ceremonies will be available on the school and college ceremony page a few days before the ceremonies begin.
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!
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.