Specialty Masters Graduation

Smith School Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 12:30 pm

Additional information for graduates and guests will be posted at go.umd.edu/SmithCommencement 

Campus-Wide Commencement

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 6:00pm, Doors open at 4:30pm

During this ceremony, students will not have their name read or walk across the stage.

Additional information will be posted at www.commencement.umd.edu

Commencement Reception

After commencement, all Smith graduates and their guests are invited to attend the commencement reception in Van Munching Hall. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend.

Cap & Gown Information

To purchase your cap and gown, students may visit the UMD Bookstore in College Park.

  • MBA students should purchase regalia in the "drab" color scheme.

  • Specialty Masters students should purchase regalia in the "gold” color scheme.

The University Book Center in the Stamp Student Union is holding a Grad Fair on October 30 and 31 from 10:00am - 6:00pm. There will be representatives available for class rings, announcements, diploma frames, and regalia.

Diploma Information

Degrees will be posted to the student's record 2-4 weeks after the end of the semester.

Diplomas are typically mailed approximately 6 weeks after degrees are noted on student transcripts. However, diplomas will not be sent if a student has an outstanding financial obligation to the University (parking tickets, overdue books, or unpaid tuition bills). Student diplomas will be mailed to the permanent address listed in the University system. For permanent address changes, students should update their address through the Registrar. 

Contact the Diploma Office (301-314-8270) for questions regarding a diploma not received 6 weeks following the semester’s completion, or if you must change the address of where your diploma should be mailed.

Graduation Application

Fall 2019 - Specialty Masters Graduation Application

Account Information from Smith IT

Please review Account Information from Smith IT for information about technology services after graduation.