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Please keep in mind the important dates in this announcement.

Convocation is Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Hippodrome Theatre, 12 Eutaw St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader Ceremony
Doors open at 8:15 a.m., and the procession starts at 8:45 a.m. The ceremony starts at 9 a.m.

Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4270446

Master's and Doctoral Ceremony
Doors open at 1:15 p.m., and the procession starts at 1:45 p.m. The ceremony starts at 2 p.m.

Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4270449

Please feel free to share the livestream links with your friends and family.

University of Maryland, Baltimore Universitywide Celebration for Graduates

Wednesday, May 15, 4 - 6 p.m.
660 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201
next to Lexington Street Garage

UMB will hold a large and festive outdoor tented celebration for all graduates and their family members. All 2024 UMB graduates are invited and can register up to three guests to come along for the fun, rain or shine! Free food, games, and fun!

  • Special appearances by the Orioles Bird and the Ravens' Poe!

  • DJ, photo booths, and a social media lounge!

  • Games, prizes, and gifts for graduates!

Register to Attend

Join the Dean's Alumni Circle

Don't miss out on a cord! Graduates who attend both UMSON and UMB graduation activities become members of the Dean’s Alumni Circle and receive a red-and-gold cord.

University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate School PhD Hooding Ceremony

Thursday, May 16, 4 - 8 p.m.
Medical School Teaching Facility (MSTF) Leadership Hall
685 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Tickets are required to attend the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Students and mentors do not need tickets to attend.

Learn More and Request Tickets

Graduation Rehearsal (Graduates Only)

Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Join via Zoom

Pinner Information Session (Individuals Chosen as Pinners)

Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.

Join via Zoom

Graduation Package Pickup: Next Week

Packages include (as applicable):

  • your name card for the ceremony
  • event tickets
  • alumni gift
  • honor cords (if applicable).

Packets are only available prior to the event and will not be available at the ceremony. Packets are mailed only to out-of-state students. Packets not picked up will be mailed to the address on record after the ceremony.

Number of guest tickets available is based on the number of graduates attending.

Sigma or any other cords must be ordered through the appropriate organization and are not provided by UMSON.

Pick up dates/times:

  • Baltimore Location: Suite 101
    Wednesday - Friday, May 8 - 10, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • USG Location: Building I, 101C
    Monday, May 6, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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