Information for Family, Friends & Guests

This page will contain links to directions, hotel and travel information, seating arrangements and more information for guests of students at the ceremony. Information for graduating students contains specific details for graduates.

Pre-order your commencement video online

Firewire Films will videotape both ceremonies in this year's commencement. You can order a DVD now, online or at the ceremonies. There will be separate DVDs for each ceremony; each costs $40 Read more.

Letter to Family

A letter was sent to the family of the 2008 graduates detailing the changes this year and giving more information about the commencement. Read more.

Travelling to UMass Dartmouth and the Southcoast Area

You will find the following useful in planning your trip to UMass Dartmouth for commencement:

• Directions
  Directions to the UMass Dartmouth main campus. It also has links to local airports and rental car agencies.
• SoutCoast Tourism
  Lists activities, restaurants and hotels in the area.
• Virtual Tour
  Contains an interactive map of the campus and a printable campus map.
• Neighborhood and Beyond
  Links to web sites of towns that are nearby, including Newport, RI, Boston, MA, and Providence, RI. Also has tourism and visitors bureau links.