Class of 2022, we want to celebrate you! Share your favorite memories, post photos, messages, and plans for the future using #UMDgrad on your social media for a chance to be featured during #UMD’s virtual commencement. Tag BSOS with #bsosgrad20 so that we can showcase you during the college ceremony, too! The deadline is Monday, May 11!

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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Below you will find important information to help you prepare for your special day:

Campus-Wide Ceremony

Friday, May 20, 2022 / 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The University of Maryland will honor Spring 2022 and Winter 2021 graduates at its campus-wide Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2022. The ceremony will be held at 12 p.m. at Maryland Stadium. It will include remarks by graduating students and a commencement address by author, illustrator, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid creator, Jeff Kinney, CCJS ’93.

Additional information regarding the campus-wide ceremony, tickets, regalia, and safety measures, as well as the individual college and school ceremonies, will be added to commencement.umd.edu as it becomes available.

The ceremony will also be live-streamed at commencement.umd.edu. 

BSOS Ceremonies

In addition to the campus-wide in-person ceremony, BSOS and the other colleges and schools will hold in-person ceremonies. For general information regarding BSOS commencement ceremonies, please contact bsosdeanevents [at] umd.edu. Here is the schedule (as of March 1, 2022) for BSOS departments.

Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Government and Politics, and Psychology will have a joint ceremony in Xfinity Center at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  For more information please check our commencement page.

Graduation Checklist:

  • Apply for graduation (Deadline was February 4, 2022)
  • Meet all university requirements
  • Settle your student account
  • Update your address and email address on Testudo
  • Check commencement.umd.edu for schedules and other helpful information for your guests
  • "Like” University of Maryland Commencement on Facebook
  • Purchase your regalia from the University Book Center
  • Conduct an exit interview with the Office of Financial Aid
  • Make arrangements for guests attending your graduation ceremonies
  • Check out our Career Services for Alumni
     

Regalia

Regalia is required. The University Book Center is the official supplier of commencement regalia for the university. The UBC will continue to provide regalia services up until commencement. Gown sizing and hood colors may be limited after April 20. Along with full regalia packages, the UBC will stock individual pieces, including the tassel, stole, and hood. 

Graduates may also purchase regalia packages at the University Book Center’s Grad Fair on March 9 & 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Photos

Each graduate participating in the campus-wide commencement ceremony will receive color proofs by mail approximately two weeks after commencement. There is no obligation to purchase prints. For more information, contact GradImages at 800.628.4509 or visit www.gradimages.com.

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