Main Ceremony

The main commencement ceremony is the highlight of each Terp’s academic journey! On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the University of Maryland will host the main commencement ceremony at SECU Stadium, where we will 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.

SECU stadium gates will open at 5pm and the student processional will begin at 6pm The speaking program will begin after the roughly 60-minute processional. Graduates will be assigned a 4:30pm or 5:00pm arrival time to Cole Fieldhouse for Main Ceremony processional lineup. Check the Graduate Information page for all important information.

Each graduate and their guests are also invited to attend the individual school, college, or department ceremony for their program. At these individual ceremonies, graduates will walk across the stage and have their names read. See our Schedule of Ceremonies page for a complete chronological list of ceremonies.