Commencement

Congratulations to our 1,400 graduates. The next step is to receive your diploma. The process usually takes 4-6 weeks from when final grades are posted. Since the deadline for students to request a P/F grade was extended, the timeline will begin after May 28th. Learn more.

Crossing the Stage Live Streams: May 4th and 5th

Click "Get Started" to choose the Live Stream link for May 4th or May 5th.

Commencement caps

Commencement Items at the University Store

Ordering for gown, cap, tassel, hoods and specialty items are available online.

Commencement Group Photo

Class of 2021 Week

Class of 2021 Week is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. Stay tune for events in April.

A photo composite of 2021 virtual Commencement speakers Grace Muheto and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Program Guide: The 2021 Virtual Commencement Celebration

What's in the program, what time it will play, and where you can see the 2021 Virtual Commencement celebration.

News

portrait of Shelton Waldrep

Teaching and scholarship work hand-in-hand for Distinguished Professor

portrait of Grace Muheto '21

Grace Muheto ’21 to give student address in 2021 Virtual Commencement

A photo of Ibram X. Kendi

USM to observe 141st Commencement with virtual celebration

Regan Thibodeau on '207'

USM graduate, first Deaf Mainer to earn Ph.D., appears on '207'

2019 Student Speaker Yanina Nickless

2019 Student Speaker Yanina Nickless delivers powerful speech to a crowd of thousands at Commencement

Image of graduates from 2019 Commencement

USM celebrates 139th Commencement Ceremony

Portrait of Sam Matey from The Forecaster

Sam Matey '19 featured by The Forecaster

USM Class of 2019 launches student emergency fund with successful “Pay It Forward’ Campaign

Zoe Grant, 2019 USM grad and Cherry Blossom Princess

Zoe Grant '19 wins national honor as Cherry Blossom Princess

USM Update taping May 2019

Replay: 'The USM Update,' May 2019