Spring 2026 Commencement Dates
Graduate School Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremonies
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, School of Social Work, and Erickson School Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
College of Engineering & Information Technology, College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Individualized Study Program
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Announcing our Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers
Jonathon Heyward – Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Holden Thorp – Editor-in-Chief of the Science Family of Journals
You can find more information about them along with a video announcing their participation on our Commencement Speakers page.
Questions?
Refer to our list of Frequently Asked Questions, or look at information for students, faculty and staff, and guests.
Can’t find your answer? Contact the Commencement Planning Team at commencement@umbc.edu or 410-455-8174.
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