Join Us in Celebrating the Class of 2026
Dear Faculty and Staff,
You have helped our students learn, grow, and reach this milestone. We hope you will join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 and their families at UMBC’s winter Commencement ceremonies.
Friday, Dec 18, 2026
Undergraduate Ceremony: 10 a.m.
Graduate School Ceremony: 3 p.m.
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Take part in Commencement
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Join the procession: Register to process and celebrate alongside our graduates. You may wear your own regalia or order a rental through the UMBC Bookstore. UMBC will subsidize the cost of regalia rental. Order by November 20th to avoid expedited shipping charges.
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Serve as event staff: Register as event staff to help support the ceremonies and welcome our graduates and their families. You will receive instructions for your assigned role and shift before the event.
Reserved seating for faculty and staff families
If you or an immediate family member is graduating this winter, you may request reserved seating closer to the stage for your graduate’s guests. Please email commencement@umbc.edu by Dec 14, 2026 to make arrangements. This option is available to current UMBC faculty and staff members.
For more information and updates, visit the Commencement website or email commencement@umbc.edu.
Thank you for all you do to support our students. We look forward to celebrating with you!
UMBC Commencement Planning Team