2026 Commencement

Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9
Alfond Arena, University of Maine

Important Dates

February 1: Deadline to apply to graduate

To participate in commencement ceremonies, students must apply on MaineStreet by Feb. 1. Visit the Student Records website for information about requirements and the application process.

March 25: Grad Fair | 9 a.m. – 4 p. m.

A photo of a graduate cap that reads "The World is my Oyster"

Graduate Ceremony

Friday, May 8 | 4 p.m.

Undergraduate Ceremonies

Saturday, May 9 | 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Morning ceremony

  • College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences
  • Maine Business School
  • Division of Lifelong Learning

Afternoon ceremony

  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Maine College of Engineering and Computing

UMaine Machias Commencement

Sunday, May 10 | 11 a.m.

Reynolds Center Gymnasium, University of Maine at Machias

Doors open at 10 a.m.

2025 Commencement

Check out the highlights from the 2025 Commencement