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Commencement
Welcome to the official Web site for Commencement 2008 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since the founding of the University in 1807, this campus has celebrated the commencement of thousands of professional and graduate students. As Commencement 2008 approaches, I offer my sincere congratulations to the members and families of our graduating class.
We have created this Web site to aid students, families, faculty, and visitors in preparation for the commencement ceremonies. Here you will find a variety of information about Commencement 2008 and pre-commencement ceremonies for individual schools.
I look forward to joining you at 1st Mariner Arena on May 16 at 3 p.m. to celebrate your accomplishments.
David Ramsay, DM, DPhil
President, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD
Director of the Human Genome Research Institute
The University of Maryland Baltimore University-wide Commencement Exercise will be held at the 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Street on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Doors to the arena will open at 1:00 p.m. for graduates and guests. NO tickets are required. The exercise will last approximately two hours. Diplomas will be distributed at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Facilities are available to change into academic regalia at the arena. Male candidates for the master's degree should wear a long sleeve white shirt since there are only partial sleeves in the master's gown.
Do not leave personal items under your chair during the exercise, as you might not return to the same seat after crossing the stage.
Backpacks and large parcels are not permitted in the arena. Purses, briefcases, etc. are subject to inspection by arena staff.
If you or one of your guests requires a wheelchair, you must provide your own and take full responsibility for it while at the event. The University and the Arena do not accept responsibility for the security of any personal items, including wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
To inquire about assistance for persons with disabilities, please contact:
- University of Maryland Baltimore, Office of Student Services – Ms. Cyndi Rice: 410-706-3171
- 1st Mariner Arena – Ms. Darlene Battle: 410-727-7811
Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited while participating in Commencement Exercises at the 1st Mariner Arena.
Lost-and-found information desks are located in the main lobby of the arena. A first-aid station is located on the lower concourse.
Once the ceremony has ended, you will be dismissed from your seat. Proceed with your fellow graduates to the appropriate diploma station as directed by your school marshal.
Assembly Instructions for 1st Mariner Arena
Candidates are requested to be in the 1st Mariner Arena assembly area by 2:15 p.m.
Candidates should enter the main entrance of 1st Mariner Arena on Baltimore Street and follow the signs directing you to your degree assembly area. Only candidates are permitted to enter this area.
Left Corridor | Right Corridor |
Dental Hygiene (BS) | Dentistry (DDS) |
Genetic Counseling (MGC) | Graduate (PhD) |
Law (JD) | Nursing (BSN) |
Medical Technology (BS) | Social Work (MSW) |
Medicine (MD) | |
| Public Health (MPH) | |
Pharmacy (PharmD) | |
Physical Therapy (DPT; DScPT, MPT) |
Academic Regalia and Announcements
Any student who wishes to participate in the Commencement Ceremony will be required to wear a Cap and Gown. Attend the graduation center February 18th and 19th from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or order online to receive your Cap and Gown. All students can order on campus or online. Phone orders will not be accepted. On campus student cap/gown orders may be picked up May 1st.
New cap and gown online order option: www.oakhalli.com/UniversityofMaryland
Deadline: April 1, 2008
General printed announcements are available for students through their individual school student affairs office. Students also may order personalized announcements at www.herff-jones.com/college.
Diplomas
Actual diplomas will be distributed at commencement exercises at 1st Mariner Arena. No diploma, certificate, or transcript can be issued to a student who has not made satisfactory settlement of his or her account. For additional information, contact the Student Accounts Office (110 S. Paca Street, 2nd Floor) at 410-706-2930.
School of Medicine
Precommencement Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2008
8 a.m.
Joseph P. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - Please arrive no later than 7:15 a.m. to line up with your class. The ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. promptly.
This ceremony is for the Medical School only. Brief remarks are given by selected faculty and students and an invited speaker, students are hooded and the Hippocratic Oath is administered. A reception with light refreshments follows the ceremony in the park across the street from the Meyerhoff. Military graduates are commissioned in the Zamoiski Room immediately following the ceremony.
Parking: Available at Preston and Cathedral Streets or Biddle Street on the right before Cathedral Street.
Facilities for the Handicapped: Contact the Meyerhoff (410)783-8100 about handicap parking/and special seating in the auditorium.
1212 Cathedral St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Call 410.706.7476 for tickets
Reception to follow
SOM Awards Breakfast
When: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The M & T Pavilion of the Hippodrome
What Happens? The students receiving departmental awards will be recognized at this ceremony. Only those students receiving awards and guests are invited to attend and will be notified by mid-April.
Humanism Luncheon
When: Noon, Thursday, May 15, 2008
Where: TBA
What Happens? Students are inducted into the Humanism Honor Society and student members and faculty speakers give remarks.
Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
MSFT Auditorium
A light reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Atrium. Tickets are not required for this event.
Graduating Class Dinner
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ciao Bella
236 S. High Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tickets are required for this event.
http://medschool.umaryland.edu/dmrt/
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2008
2:00 p.m.
School of Nursing Auditorium
655 West Lombard St.
Baltimore, Maryland
Reception immediately following the ceremony at the MSTF Atrium.
http://pt.umaryland.edu
School of Law
Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2008
11:00 a.m.
Joseph P. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Speaker: Beth Wilkinson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Fannie Mae Corporation.
http://www.law.umaryland.edu/dept/osa/graduation.asp
Dental School
Honors Convocation Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Gilliam Hall in the Murphy Fine Arts Center
At Morgan State University
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21251
School of Pharmacy
Graduation Celebration Banquet
Wednesday 14, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Martin's Valley Mansion
594 Cranbrook Road
Hunt Valley, MD
Free for all graduates. Purchase tickets for family and friends
Dressy evening attire
School of Pharmacy Graduation Convocation
Friday, May 16 2008
Arrive: 9:30 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Kraushaar Auditorium Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204
Seating is on first come, first served basis
Tickets: 7 announcements available for guests
School of Nursing
Convocation
Friday, May 16, 2008
9:30 a.m.
Lyric Opera House
140 West Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Speaker: Major General Melissa A. Rank
Tickets required
Dean's Reception
Monday, May 12, 2008
4:00 p.m.
SON Lobby
Graduation Barbeque
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
11:00 a.m.
SON Lawn
BSN Pinning Rehersal
3:00 p.m.
SON Auditorium
PhD Hooding
Thursday, May 15, 2008
6:00 p.m.
MSTF Auditorium
http://nursing.umaryland.edu/admissions/convocation.htm
Graduate School
Hooding Ceremony
Summer 2007, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 graduates will be introduced by their mentors and presented with their doctoral hoods.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
6 p.m.; a reception will follow in Medical School Teaching Facility Atrium
MSTF Auditorium
Enter through 685 West Baltimore Street
Four guest tickets are reserved for each graduate (attendance of small children is not recommended)
Students and mentors should wear regalia to this ceremony. http://graduate.umaryland.edu/news/hooding.html
School of Social Work
Convocation
Friday, May 16, 2008
8 a.m. - 8:30 breakfast
9 a.m. ceremony
Martin’s West
6817 Dogwood Rd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Tickets required
4 tickets per student
http://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/commencement
Candidates are encouraged to have photographs taken at individual school ceremonies. Only authorized, official photographers will be permitted on the arena floor during the ceremony.
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