University of Maine commencement ceremonies will be held at the Alfond Arena on the University of Maine campus.
On May 8
Students participating in the Graduate School Commencement can find student information on the Graduate School website.
On May 9
Graduates are expected to report to the New Balance Field House by 8:30 a.m. for the AM ceremony and 1:30 p.m. for the PM ceremony. Enter through the doors under the big M. Regalia obtained through the Bookstore must be worn to participate in ceremonies.
Bring or wear your cap and gown (regalia) to the Field House. The tassels on your cap are to the right.
AM Ceremony
College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences
Division of Lifelong Learning
Maine Business School
PM Ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Maine College of Engineering and Computing
At the Field House
Do not bring personal belongings to the Field House – the University is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Obtain your blue reader card with your name pre-printed
Line up alphabetically with your college (your blue reader card will also have a number which will help you identify your location in line)
Students begin marching at 9:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. Graduates will be led through the center aisle of the Alfond Arena to their seats.
If you arrive late and the ceremony has already begun, find an usher to escort you to a seat.
Once the ceremony begins, University staff will indicate when to go on stage.
During the Ceremony
University staff will direct students to the stage
Take your blue reader card with you on stage
Leave any personal belongings and the program at your seat
Hand the blue reader card to the reader
Proceed to your college Dean to receive your degree folder
The commencement photographer will take your picture as you walk across the stage
Shake hands with the President and the Provost
Continue off stage
Stop at the designated spot for the official graduation photo
Return to your seat as directed by the University staff
Remain seated for the entire ceremony out of courtesy to your fellow graduates
