NOTE: This web page is archived for the Class of 2005. To see the Commencement site for this year's class, click here.

What Family and Friends Need to Know

The Basics...

WHERE AND WHEN
The University of Massachusetts Amherst 2005 Commencement for bachelor's degree candidates will be held rain or shine on Sunday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to noon in Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium on campus.

WHO'S INVITED
All interested parties may attend. No advance registration is required.

WHEN TO ARRIVE
Traffic on and around campus will be extremely heavy, so guests are strongly advised to arrive on campus by 9 a.m. Shuttle buses will operate between parking lots and the stadium beginning at 8 a.m. Allow at least 40 minutes after parking to be bussed to the stadium.

WHERE TO SIT
Seating is unreserved. See the stadium map to determine which seats will offer the best view of the members of the school or college your graduate attends.

STADIUM FACILITIES
The stadium is not covered, so guests should dress for the climate and bring umbrellas or other protection from sun or rain. Restrooms, public telephones, and a first-aid station will be available.

SNACKS
Coffee, bottled water, juices, breakfast pastries, and other snacks will be on sale inside and outside the stadium.

FLOWERS AND SOUVENIRS
Fresh-cut roses, flower bouquets, and balloons will be on sale inside and outside the stadium. The University Store will have a full line of UMass merchandise available at the stadium and in the Campus Center UStore which will be open from 9-3 on Graduation Day.

ALCOHOL POLICY
University regulations prohibit the possession or use of alcohol at the stadium. This policy will be enforced. Your cooperation is appreciated.