Commencement
Campuswide 2025 Commencement Ceremony
The University of Maryland will hold it's commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in SECU Stadium for Summer 2024, Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 graduates.
- The University of Maryland Commencement ceremony lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
- Additional information regarding the campus-wide ceremony, tickets, regalia and safety measures will be added to commencement.umd.edu as it becomes available.
2025 College of Education Commencement Ceremonies
The College of Education Commencement in-person ceremonies will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Reckord Armory.
- Undergraduate Ceremony: 9:00 a.m.
- Graduate Ceremony: 12:00 p.m.
Academic regalia is now available for purchase from the University Book Center. Additional regalia information can be found on the university commencement website.
Tickets
Tickets for family and friends are not required for the College of Education ceremony. There are no guest limits.
Parking
Accessible parking is available in LOT L and surrounding lots on a first come first basis. Once full, additional accessible parking is located at Regents Drive Garage. Wheelchair accessible shuttles are available between Regents Drive Garage and Reckord Armory. You may also drop off guests behind Reckord Armory prior to parking.
A campus map with all parking locations is available here.
Accessibility Needs
Entering the building: Street level access is available through the back entrance of the Reckord Armory for anyone in a wheelchair, with a stroller, or for any one with difficulty navigating stairs.
Seating: Inside the Armory, the front two rows at each seating section are reserved for individuals in wheelchairs. Any one family member/friend can sit with them, however, seats in these front two rows are available on a first come, first served basis. Please be advised that if anyone in your group requires a wheelchair on site, the University cannot provide wheelchairs.
Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- All bags will be searched upon entry.
- Clear bags are not required, but are heavily encouraged for easiest entry. All other bag policy requirements (such as size, discouraged bag types) are also recommended.
- NO balloons.
- NO megaphones or other noise makers.
- Personal signs are OK. NO flag poles/sticks.
- Visit the Prohibited Items & Behavior list for all other venue rules.
Policy Towards Protests, Demonstrations, and Other Such Expressive Activities at Commencement
Freedom of thought and expression are the lifeblood of our academic community. Our values regarding free speech and an open marketplace of ideas can be found in our policy on expressive activities.
The University also recognizes that a healthy and thriving academic community depends on mutual respect and civility. Appropriate behavior, as described in our university policies, is an essential component of what we stand for as a university.
Commencement marks a celebratory occasion and the culmination of academic pursuits for thousands of Terrapins. We kindly ask that all in attendance stay focused and true to the purpose and spirit of today’s event.
Our policies do not allow for the obstruction, disruption, interruption, or attempt to force the cancellation of any university event, including commencement. If you wish to engage in protests, demonstrations or other such expressive activity, we ask that you abide by university policy and do so in the designated areas outside of the stadium. Failure to uphold a respectful atmosphere in accordance with our policies will result in being asked to leave, and potentially disciplinary or other such action.
Thank you for your shared commitment to observe and protect our principles of free expression.
For questions concerning the College of Education Commencement, please contact Tatiana Herrera at therrera@umd.edu.