Commencement Week is an exciting time for graduating students and an equally exciting time for their family members, friends, and guests. We look forward to welcoming you to campus throughout the week to recognize this milestone in your student’s life and to celebrate their accomplishments.
Families & Guests
COMMENCEMENT LOCATION AND TIME
The School of Graduate Studies Commencement Exercises will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the Murphy Fine Arts Center and will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Guests should be seated by 9:00 a.m. to witness the procession.
The Undergraduate Commencement Exercises will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Hughes Memorial Stadium and will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Guests should be seated by 9:00 a.m. to witness the procession.
GUEST TICKETS & TICKET SCANNING
Guests attending the School of Graduate Studies Commencement Exercises will be required to have Guest Admit Tickets in order to enter. All guests must present the Guest Admit Ticket for scanning in order to be admitted for the ceremony. Every person must have a ticket regardless of age (this includes infants & children).
Guests attending the Undergraduate Ceremony will be required to have Guest Admit Tickets only in the event of inclement weather.
For the Morgan commencement, staffers will scan guest tickets upon entry. Ticket scanning provides the University with quick and accurate attendance figures and controls holders of fraudulent, duplicate, or invalid tickets from entering.
PROHIBITED ITEMS AT COMMENCMENT
The following items are prohibited for ALL individuals (faculty, administration, staff, graduates, other participants and patrons, etc.) attending the Commencement Ceremonies:
- alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs carried in by patrons
- glass bottles or metal containers
- ice chests or large coolers
- bota bags or wine skins
- sticks, bats, or clubs, including any attachments
- fireworks, firearms, or other weapons or simulated weapons
- bullhorns or other artificial noisemakers
- framed backpacks
- animals other than certified guide dogs for the disabled
- balloons, drones, or other airborne devices
- food and beverages
- cell phones that are not turned off or placed on vibrate
DRESS FOR WEATHER
Baltimore weather can vary widely from sunny and hot to cold and rainy in mid-May. When Commencement is outdoors, dress comfortably, keeping in mind the weather. Please bring umbrellas, hats, sunscreen, raincoats, etc. as necessary.
FIRST-AID SERVICES
For first-aid services, graduates should see the marshals, and guests should see the ushers. Ambulance service will be available for emergencies.
RADIO BROADCAST
The Commencement Exercises will be broadcast live over WEAA-FM Radio Station, 88.9 FM, and live-streamed on this website.