Please keep in mind the important dates in this announcement.
UMSON's May 2026 Convocation is Tuesday, May 12.
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader Ceremony
Doors open at 8 a.m. and the procession starts at 8:45 a.m.
Master's and Doctoral Ceremony
Doors open at 1 p.m. and the procession starts at 1:45 p.m.
No graduate/guest entry will be allowed as of 10 minutes prior to the procession start.
Livestream links will be made available on the Graduation webpage.
Regalia
All graduates must wear regalia.
- Order regalia through Oak Hill
- Order announcements, nursing pins, rings, and frames through Herff Jones
Order Deadline: April 17
Join the Dean's Alumni Circle
Graduates who attend an UMSON Convocation ceremony automatically become members of the Dean’s Alumni Circle and receive a red-and-gold cord. Show your UMSON alumni pride and wear your cord at future alumni events you may attend.
Graduation Rehearsal (Graduates Only)
Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Pinner Information Session (For Individuals Chosen as Pinners)
Thursdsay, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Graduation Packet Pickup
Packets 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.
The number of guest tickets available will be based on the number of graduates who RSVP.
Sigma or any other cords must be ordered through the appropriate organization and are not provided by UMSON.
Pickup dates/times:
- Baltimore Location: Suite 101
Friday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - USG Location (only for students who attend classes at USG): Building I, 107C
Thursday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you need to designate an alternative pickup location or another individual to pick up your packet, complete this form.