College of Education Commencement 2026

You are invited to participate in the 156th University of Massachusetts Commencement—join us in celebrating our graduating students!

Undergraduate Commencement

Friday, May 15, 2026
5:00 p.m., rain or shine
McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Amherst

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Senior Celebration

Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00 p.m. 
Bromery Center for the Arts
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Master's and Educational Specialist Commencement

Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Mullins Center

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PhD Celebration

Friday, May 8
5:00 p.m.
Furcolo Hall

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Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Mullins Center

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Class of 2026 Celebration

Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Furcolo Hall

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Campus Logistics

Prepare for heavy traffic on graduation weekend. The heaviest traffic will be on Friday, May 15. Please give yourself plenty of time to reach campus, park, and arrive at your ceremony via a shuttle bus or by walking.