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Important Information for Commencement Day
Graduates should arrive at the Clark Center's rink by 8 a.m. Guests should be on the Campus Center lawn by 8:30. Faculty robing and lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. on the first floor of McCormack Hall.
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Pick up caps and gowns »
You can pick up your cap and gown through May 25. The schedule is available here.
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Learn about this year's principal speaker »
Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury serves as a permanent representative of his native country Bangladesh to the UN.
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Order photos & videos »
You will have an opportunity to purchase photos and video of the ceremony.
Personalize Your Yearbook
Personalize your hardcover UMass Boston Yearbook with hundreds of your own photos—including Facebook—for a lifetime of memories. Read More
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View last year's commencement photos
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Watch speeches from past commencement speakers, including President Barack Obama, who was the commencement speaker in 2006
Read about previous speakers and degree recipients
President Barack Obama, Tim Russert, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Emily Rooney, and David McCullough are just a few of the speakers who have addressed UMass Boston graduates. Read More
Request accommodations
A large-screen, real-time, open-caption video feed will be available at the ceremony. A sign language interpreter will be available upon request for the individual college ceremonies. Read More
