Riccio Senior Recognition Ceremony and University Commencement
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Let's celebrate the Class of 2026!
Congratulations to all graduates for reaching this significant milestone! For the full experience, you and your families should attend both the main Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m. and your individual senior recognition ceremony. For more university event details, please visit the official commencement website.
All questions related to the college's senior recognition ceremony should be directed to Kelsey Fitzgerald at kelseyfitzge [at] umass [dot] edu.
Important To-Do's
Important Deadlines for Graduates...
Riccio College of Engineering Senior Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 p.m.
Mullins Center, UMass Amherst
This event gives us a chance to recognize and celebrate our graduating seniors on a more personal level. Graduates will walk across the stage, be congratulated by college leaders and faculty, have their name announced, and receive a university commemorative medal as well as a small gift from the college. Each graduate’s time on stage will be broadcast on large video screens and captured by a professional photographer.
Tickets will be required for all senior ceremonies. We will have plenty of seating for the Engineering event. More details soon.
This event will be livestreamed, and the link we be made available in early May.
Information about the Senior Recognition Ceremony
Mullins Center, UMass Amherst
This event gives us a chance to recognize and celebrate our graduating seniors on a more personal level. Graduates will walk across the stage, be congratulated by college leaders and faculty, have their name announced, and receive a university commemorative medal as well as a small gift from the college. Each graduate’s time on stage will be broadcast on large video screens and captured by a professional photographer.
Tickets will be required for all senior ceremonies. We will have plenty of seating for the Engineering event. More details soon.
This event will be livestreamed, and the link we be made available in early May.
Details for grads and guests...
Additional information for those participating in the Riccio College of Engineering Senior Recognition Ceremony
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
All bachelor's degree candidates
The undergraduate commencement ceremony is large, fun and celebratory. Degrees are officially conferred; the band performs; and remarks are given by the Chancellor, keynote, and student speaker. Graduates will be recognized en masse by school/college.
Information for Undergraduates
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
All bachelor's degree candidates
The undergraduate commencement ceremony is large, fun and celebratory. Degrees are officially conferred; the band performs; and remarks are given by the Chancellor, keynote, and student speaker. Graduates will be recognized en masse by school/college.
Master's and Doctoral Candidates
Master's Commencement Ceremony
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. | Mullins Center
This is a ticketed event.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
10:00 a.m. | Mullins Center
Information for Master's and Doctoral Candidates
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. | Mullins Center
This is a ticketed event.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
10:00 a.m. | Mullins Center