Commencement Celebration

Let's celebrate the Class of 2024!

Commencement is a special time to celebrate our graduating students and their educational journey. Each of our soon-to-be graduates should be incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that has brought them to this meaningful and joyous milestone.

Information detailing all aspects of Commencement activities will be posted to the website and sent to graduates via email.   For more university event details, please visit the official commencement website.

Master's and Doctoral Candidates

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium

Event includes distinguished speakers and welcome honored guests, and degrees are conferred. Each student will be individually recognized: Names are read, students cross the stage, shake hands, and have individual portraits taken. Doctoral students will be hooded by their advisor or a member of the faculty.

Undergraduate Seniors

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium

The main “official” undergraduate commencement ceremony is large, fun and celebratory. Degrees are officially conferred; the student commencement band performs; and remarks are given by the Chancellor, keynote, and student speaker. This is the first time the whole class will assemble together since starting at UMass. Graduates will be recognized en masse by school/college.

Pre-event Reception Under the Tent
Saturday, May 18 at 3-5p.m.
Engineering Quad, UMass Amherst

There will be an informal reception held from 3-5pm on May 18 in the Engineering Quad for graduates, families, and faculty to enjoy light refreshments prior to the College of Engineering Senior Recognition Ceremony. Please wear your cap and gown so we can take department photos.

College of Engineering Senior Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, May 18 at 6:00 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.

Ticketing will not be required for our ceremony.  Information on livestream will be forthcoming.

Instructions for Graduates can be found here.
Information for Guests can be found here.

If you have any questions about the college's celebration, please email coeadvising [at] umass [dot] edu (coeadvising[at]umass[dot]edu).