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2027 Commencement

Celebrating our Terp Graduates

The University of Maryland will hold its 2027 Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 24, 2027, at SECU Stadium, celebrating the accomplishments of the Spring 2027 graduates and the Summer and Winter 2026 graduates. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., with a weather contingency time of 7 p.m.

If severe weather prevents the ceremony from taking place at 9 a.m. the ceremony will move to 7 p.m. the same day.

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Dr. Pines throwing confetti next to Testudo

Commencement

The university will host its 2027 main commencement ceremony on Monday, May 24, 2027. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. (weather contingency time 7 p.m.) at SECU Stadium. The ceremony will feature remarks from the commencement speaker, 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 Instagram and X.

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Colleges and schools will host individual commencement ceremonies on May 23-26, 2027. These ceremonies will feature remarks from deans and recognize each graduate by name.

Stadium with fireworks at 2026 commencement

Graduates and prospective graduates, are you ready to celebrate? Check out the Graduate Participation page to make sure you have all the information you need.

Graduate Participation

Two Graduates Hugging

Graduates and family members are encouraged to submit photos commemorating their time at Maryland, by Monday, May 3, for a chance to be featured in the main commencement ceremony. 
You must log in to a Google account to upload photos.

Submit Your Photos!

Aerial shot of graduates seated on the field of the stadium at graduation.

FAQ

Have questions? We have answers! Check out the FAQ page for answers to common Commencement questions. 

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