WELCOME!
The
2018 Spring Commencement ceremony for the University of Maryland
Eastern Shore will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in
the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Please join Dr. Juliette B.
Bell, University President, family, friends, faculty, staff and
students as we celebrate the 2018 spring graduating class. Guests
are advised that the doors will close at 9:45 a.m. at the start of
the Commencement exercises and will remain closed. Guests are urged
to arrive and be seated by 9:30 a.m. if they wish to observe the
student and faculty processional. In consideration for all attendees,
especially our graduates, we ask that cellular telephones and other
electronic messaging devices be turned off during the Commencement
ceremony. Noise-making devices, banners and posters are prohibited as
are all objects that would diminish from the formality of the event.
Please click the links below for additional information
about the Commencement schedule, events, instructions and other items
of interest.
Commencement Flowers - This link will allow you to pre-order and browse our selection of flowers and other items to celebrate your graduate's accomplishments.
2018 SPRING COMMENCEMENT VIEWING OPTIONS
For graduation candidates who have more guests than tickets, several viewing options are available.
Student Service Center Theatre - The theatre in the Student Service Center (SSC), will serve as the overflow site for those who do not have tickets, or for those who arrive after the doors to the Hytche Center have closed at
the start of the commencement exercises.
Streaming – Commencement exercises will be streamed live on the UMES Website
. This is a great options for those who cannot travel.
Campus TV - Campus cable television channel 4-1 will show a live video feed, and can be viewed on any campus television.
Graduating seniors
Do you need to buy commencement regalia (cap and gown)?
Order commencement regalia online; ensure timely delivery by ordering early.