Commencement 2026
The moment it all comes together—celebrate years of hard work, honor your achievements, and mark the start of what comes next as your degree is officially conferred. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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News & Events
The UMass Amherst Graduate School conferred doctoral degrees to recipients—including international students representing more than 60 countries—during a ceremony May 9 at the Mullins Center before more than 3,000 family, friends and faculty.
She will share her advice and personal history with more than 5,000 undergraduates and their guests at the evening ceremony on May 15.
The exemplary achievements, initiative and leadership of some of the most talented and accomplished UMass Amherst undergraduates, including a pair of Jack Welch Scholars, will be honored during Undergraduate Commencement.
Three women in STEM will represent each of their classes as student speakers at Commencement ceremonies taking place May 9-16.