Photo of happy and excited graduates, wearing their caps and gowns during the Commencement ceremony.

Watch our Commencement Livestream!

The University of Southern Maine’s 145th Commencement Ceremony took place at 9am on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. You can watch the recording of the livestream by clicking on the button below.

Graduation photos are now available!

Meet our 2025 Commencement Speakers!

Read about our two Commencement speakers who addressed the graduating Class of 2025.

Doctoral Graduation Ceremony

The Doctoral Graduation Ceremony took place in Hannaford Hall on the Portland campus on Friday, May 9th at 4pm.

Overview of Portland campus from bird's eye view. You can see the where the sky meets ocean, and many buildings on the Portland campus.

Commencement Questions?

Do you have questions about Commencement? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages, or submit your question to us and our team will get back to you with an answer!

Pictured are three students at the Commencement ceremony with their backs to the camera, showing the viewers their graduation caps which have been decorated with flowers and quotes.

Commencement Items at the University Store

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