Commencement
The SLLC will be joining all of ARHU for the 2026 ceremonies to be held in the Xfinity Center for Undergradates May 19th at 9am and the Reckord Armory for Graduate Students on May 20th at 9am.
Attention SLLC Graduates!
Thank you for your email! We are so excited about the upcoming ARHU commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students!
- May 19th at 9am in the Xfinity Center - for Undergraduate Students
- May 20th at 9am in the Armory - for Graduate Students
- Tickets are not required for either ARHU ceremony but please complete the RSVP
The reception for ALL SLLC graduates will be held following the ceremony on May 19th at St. Mary's Hall, Language House Multipurpose Room.
🚗 Parking: Free on-campus parking for all!
🎓 Regalia Packages: Spring 2026 Commencement graduates can purchase regalia at the University Bookstore. Details on the main Commencement page.
👜 Bag Policy: No bags allowed for graduating students and faculty. Leave them in the robing room or give them to guests beforehand.
🚪 Key Times to remember:
- Doors open for guests at 8:00 am.
- Faculty and graduates arrive in regalia by 8:15 am.
- Line up in the robing room by program and alphabetically by 8:15 am.
- Process into the venue at 8:30am and be seated with program candidates.
🎉 Post-Ceremony Reception: Light refreshments at St. Mary's Hall following the undergraduate ceremony on May 19th only.
On behalf of all of the participating departments, we offer you our most enthusiastic congratulations! We look forward to celebrating this occasion with you.
Questions? Email sllc-ceremony@umd.edu
