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 2026 semester is Friday, February 6, 2026.   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 for instructions on how to complete a late application.

 

Spring 2026 Commencement

*Recognizing August 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 graduates*

The University Commencement Ceremonies will be held in May 2026. The University of Maryland does not have a fall graduation ceremony in December. 

 

Campus-Wide (Main) Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: Student processional will begin at 6:00 PM
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: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Xfinity Center

Important: Students in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice will be recognized during the BSOS Ceremony #1 at 9:00 AM. 

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