Applying for Graduation

The deadline to apply for graduation is the 10th day of class of the semester in which you intend to graduate.  The deadline to apply for the Spring 2027 semester is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.   Please visit the Testudo Graduate Candidate Application for more information and to apply.

Only those students who will satisfy ALL of their degree requirements by the end of this fall semester should submit a diploma application. If you are completing your degree requirements during the summer or winter semesters and have questions, contact Diane Hou.

If a student does not complete the online graduation application by the end of the schedule adjustment period of the semester in which they plan to graduate, email ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu">ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu for instructions on how to complete a late application.

 

Spring 2027 Commencement

*Recognizing August 2026, December 2026, and May 2027 graduates*

The University Commencement Ceremonies will be held in May 2027. The University of Maryland does not have a fall graduation ceremony in December. 

 

Campus-Wide (Main) Ceremony
Date: Monday, May 27, 2027
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: SECU Stadium

For additional information regarding the Campus-Wide Ceremony visit commencement.umd.edu. 

Any questions about the Campus-Wide Ceremony not answered by the website above should be directed to the Office of Special Events.

 

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2027
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Xfinity Center

Important: Students in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice will be recognized during the BSOS Ceremony #1 at 2:30 PM. 

Click here for information regarding the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ceremonies.