Graduate Participation
Timeline to Commencement
Graduates and prospective graduates, you've worked hard to make it to this moment. Make sure you're aware of the important deadlines and milestones as we approach commencement.
Check this page frequently for important updates.
Timeline to Commencement
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
The University Book Center will host a Grad Salute event on December 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity purchase regalia early, meet with our class ring and announcement vendors. Custom doctoral regalia fittings will be available. The event will feature special pricing on diploma frames.
Apply to Graduate
Be sure to apply to Graduate before the deadline! Visit registrar.umd.edu for more details.
The University Book Center will host a Graduation Fair on March 2 & 3, 2027, from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity to purchase regalia, announcements, and class rings. Take advantage of special pricing on diploma frames. Other services include custom doctoral regalia fittings, professional photography, and a young alumni travel agency. The event will include giveaways, raffles, and light fare.
Deadline
DEADLINE | Purchase Doctoral Regalia
March 11, 2027 is the last day to purchase doctoral regalia.
DEADLINE | Rent Doctoral Regalia
April 11, 2027 is the last day to request a rental for doctoral regalia.
DEADLINE | Purchase Bachelor's and Master Regalia
April 17, 2027 is the last day to purchase bachelor's and master's regalia.
EVENT | School & College Ceremonies
Congrats Terp Grads!
EVENT | Main Commencement Ceremony Day!
More events and deadlines will be added soon. Continue to check this page for updates.
About the Ceremonies
The main commencement ceremony is the highlight of each Terp’s academic journey! On Monday, May 24, 2027, the University of Maryland will host the main commencement ceremony at SECU Stadium, where we come together to honor the hard work, resilience, and achievements of Terp graduates. The main ceremony will feature our commencement speaker, president, and other notable speakers and honorees. Students will be recognized as a group with their school or college.
Each graduate and their guests are also invited to attend the individual school, college, or department ceremony for their program, which are held Sunday, May 23 - Wednesday, May 26. At these individual ceremonies, graduates will walk across the stage and have their names read.