• Students must submit a graduation application through SURFS by the stated deadline for the term they are planning to graduate.

• Students who submitted a graduation application but are later removed from the applicant/candidate list by their school/program are required to submit a new graduation application for the next term in which they are eligible.

A campus-wide graduation ceremony is held during the month of May each year. Summer and fall graduates are welcome to participate. The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) will host commencement for the Class of 2023 on Thursday, May 18, at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  

Go to the University of Maryland Commencement webpage for more information.

This year, UMB is deploying an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to answer all your Commencement questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — over text! By opting in, the UMB Commencement chatbot will send you an introductory text in early April. Simply reply with “Hi,” and you are connected!

• Ask questions like: 
  • Are tickets required?
  • How do I order my cap and gown?
  • What time are the ceremonies?
  • Where do I park?

Please Opt In HERE:

Schools/Programs may hold separate graduation ceremonies for their graduates.  For more information, contact the Student Affairs or Records and Registration Office in your School/Program.

WHEN WILL MY DEGREE BE POSTED ON MY TRANSCRIPT?

Approximately 2 weeks after the end of the semester or when your School/Program certifies you to graduate.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE? 

SPRING (MAY) GRADUATES

• Diplomas can be claimed in-person at the University Commencement ceremony at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) on Thursday, May 18,2023.  Unclaimed diplomas can be picked up from the Office of the Registrar (HS/HSL, Suite 240) during a two-week period beginning Monday  May 22, 2023. Unclaimed diplomas after two weeks will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application.

• Certificates: Students who are awarded a certificate can expect to receive their certificate mailed to the address provided on the graduation application by MID-JULY.

SUMMER (JULY) GRADUATES 

Diplomas/Certificates will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application by MID-SEPTEMBER.

FALL (DECEMBER) GRADUATES

Diplomas/Certificates will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application by EARLY FEBRUARY.

CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC DIPLOMA (CeDiploma)

Effective Summer 2020, in addition to the printed diploma, UMB graduates are eligible to receive a digital copy of their diploma.  Click here for more information.

NOTE: Students with an outstanding financial obligation will not receive their diplomas/certificates.  For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@umaryland.edu.

HOW IS MY NAME DISPLAYED ON THE DIPLOMA?

• The name on your diploma will be your official name as it appears on University records.  You can view your official name by logging into SURFS.  Note: Professional designations (e.g. JD, MD, etc.) will not be included after your name.
• If you would like to request a name that is different from what appears on the University records, you can submit a Request to Change Personal Information, by logging into SURFS.  If you have questions about using another name, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@umaryland.edu.

SPRING GRADUATES

Students may claim diploma in-person at the University Commencement at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Diplomas not claimed at that time may be picked up from the Office of the Registrar beginning Monday  May 22, 2023  during a two-week window following the commencement ceremony. A valid photo ID is necessary to claim your diploma.

If you are not able to pick up your diploma and would like someone else to pick up your diploma on your behalf, complete and follow the instructions on the Diploma Pick-up Authorization Form. 

Diplomas left unclaimed at the end of two-weeks, will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application.

Diplomas with Latin honors designations (or other honor designations) will be mailed approximately 8-12 weeks after graduation or after the date in which you were certified to graduate, whichever occurs later.

SUMMER and FALL GRADUATES

There is no opportunity for SUMMER and FALL graduates to claim their diploma in person. Your diploma will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application approximately 8-12 weeks after graduation.

CERTIFICATES

All certificates will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application approximately 8-12 weeks after graduation or after the date in which you were certified to graduate, whichever occurs later.

To order a replacement diploma, complete the Request for Reissued Diploma/Certificate. 

Fee: A fee of $55 is charged for each reissued diploma (14-inch width by 11-inch height); a fee of $45 is charged for each reissued certificate (11-inch width by 8.5-inch height).

Processing time: 8-12 weeks

A replacement diploma or certificate will carry all information contained in the original except all the signatories will be current University officers.  The style and size of the document will also reflect the current standards in place at the time your request is fulfilled.

A request for a change of name on the diploma/certificate will only be honored if legal documentation is provided. Please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@umaryland.edu for more information.

Please contact your School/Program Records and Registration Office to obtain graduation invitation letters.