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UMass Law Commencement FAQs

Please review some frequently asked questions about Commencement. If you have questions, please contact commencement.info@umassd.edu.

Friday, May 21, 2027

Ceremony in the Main Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

Timing (Approximate)

  • 2:30 p.m. -Student arrival, check-in, and line up in the Frederick Douglas Unity House, Ground Floor of the Marketplace (across from the Campus Center).
    • Guest arrival and check-in in the Campus Center.
  • 3:30 p.m. - Ceremony begins.
  • 5:30 p.m. - Recession begins.

The Ceremony is in the Main Auditorium. Students and guests should park in Lots 4, 5, or 6 and walk towards the center of Campus.

  • Student arrival, check-in, and line up in the Frederick Douglass Unity House, Ground Floor of the Marketplace (across from the Campus Center).
  • Guest arrival and check-in in the Campus Center.

There will be signs and greeters to tell you where to go. You can review our campus map too.

Visit our Graduates List website to verify your name is in the Commencement program. Resources are available in the event your name is not on the list, or your degree name is not listed correctly.

More information on caps and gowns will be sent to students in fall 2026.

Yes. To ensure everyone can fit comfortably and safely in the Main Campus Auditorium, we must limit the number of tickets each student receives. For guests without tickets, we will have a viewing party for the ceremony right across the way at the Marketplace, and they are invited to join the reception following the ceremony.

No, only guests need tickets.

Absolutely. Graduating students can forward tickets they don't intend to use to their classmates for their guests, or turn the tickets in to Dean Cahill's office for distribution to those seeking extra tickets. The name of the individual who holds the ticket does not matter. Only the unique check-in code for each ticket matters.

No. Seating is first-come, first-served. We cannot guarantee that everyone in a party will be able to sit together.

We understand that some students may want to secure additional tickets for their guests. If you want to request additional tickets, please email Dean Cahill with the number of tickets you are requesting. We will do everything we can to accommodate your request while focusing on safety and security.

Students and guests should park in Lots 4, 5, or 6. There will be greeters to help direct you where to go.

Yes, your ceremony will stream via the Law Commencement website.