Graduating Students

Commencement Information

Our Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 3, with a hooding ceremony for doctoral graduates on Friday, May 2. The Graduating Student & Alumni Reception will be held Friday evening, May 2.

Important: Deadline for graduation application is January 4, 2025.

Graduation is just around the corner...

The below information for students and visiting guests will help in navigating the graduation process and ceremonial celebrations.

Important Dates

Friday, May 2, 2025

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Our Doctoral candidates are invited to take part in a special Hooding Ceremony, followed by our reception that evening, as well as attend our Commencement Ceremony the next day.

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: On-campus, Avrum Gudelsky Auditorium

Graduate and Alumni Reception

All graduating students, alumni, and their guests are invited to attend our reception for a night of food, music, networking, and fun!

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: On-campus, McGowan Academic Center
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Commencement Ceremony

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (graduates arrive by 9 a.m., guests arrive by 9:30 a.m.)
Location: 11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 | On-campus, Graduation Tent

Visitor and Guest Information

The following resources will assist visitors and guests in attending the graduation ceremony and celebrating this special occasion.

Graduation Requirements for Students

For graduating students: Be sure to familiarize yourself with the graduation process, such as applying for graduation, completing degree requirements, settling financial obligations, and attending the Commencement Ceremony.

Graduating students should visit the myCapitol portal for detailed information regarding graduation procedures and requirements.

Ordering Regalia: Ordering is now closed. The deadline for graduating students to order their regalia (cap, gown, hood tassel) was April 14, 2025.

Note: The deadline for applying to graduate and participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony was January 4, 2025.

Failure to complete these tasks may preclude you from one or more of the following: participating in the graduation ceremony, having your degree conferred, and receiving your diploma.