Convocation

Please see the UMB Commencement Ceremony Webpage for information about this all UMB ceremony. UMB Commencement is in ADDITION to the School of Social Work Convocation Ceremony. 

No, graduating studens do not need to register for the SSW Convocation Ceremony. We have internal behind-the-scenes processes that allow us to be prepared for every graduating student to participate in the ceremony (although participation is not required). See you there! 

Request accommodations for Convocation.

MAY (SPRING) GRADUATES:

Deadline to file an Application for Diploma is February 7, 2022.

Filing an Graduation Application is mandatory, please so here.

For questions regarding the process, please contact:

Office of the Registrar

601 W. Lombard Street, Suite 240

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-7480

410-706-4053 (fax)

registrar@umaryland.edu

www.umaryland.edu/registrar

PLEASE NOTE: If you are enrolled in an extended field placement you’re considered a July (Summer) graduate.

Summer graduation applications open on March 31^st and close on July 10^th 2022. See full calendar here. 

July graduates may participate in both the SSW Convocation and UMB Commencement ceremonies. July graduates ARE listed in the SSW Convocation program but are NOT listed in the UMB Commencement program as you will not receive your diploma until after you complete your studies in July.

• Regalia can be ordered online through Oak Hall at umaryland.shopoakhalli.com by April 23, 2022.
• Rings and announcements may be ordered online through Herff Jones at herffjones.com/college/umaryland/.
• School of Nursing pins may be ordered online at Herff.ly/umaryland. Deadline to order is March 25, 2022.
• There is a $13.95 shipping charge for home delivery.

Master's

Complete outfit (cap w/tassel, gown, hood): $105.96
Hood only: $43.98
Cap only: $9.98
Tassel only: $6.98

Doctorate
PhD complete outfit (tam w/tassel, gown, hood received separately): $124.96
All other doctoral degrees (tam w/tassel, gown, hood): $180.94
Hood only: $55.98
Tam only: $70.98
Tassel only: $6.98

Accessories
Souvenir tassel: $6.98

For more information, please visit the bookstore at umb.bncollege.com or email the store directly at sm639@bncollege.com.

Diplomas for May graduates will be distributed at the conclusion of the UMB All School Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

May graduates who do not attend graduation will have their diploma mailed to the address of record in late May.

Diplomas for July (Summer) graduates are mailed in late August.

Due to the size of the UMBC arena, tickets are not necessary. The event will also be livestreamed here: https://vimeo.com/event/2044141

If you have marked your name, major, attendance or degree as Confidential on the Directory Options in SURFS, your name will not appear in any campus Commencement publications. If that’s not what you want, you need to change the settings before April 30.

We can’t verify your attendance or graduation for future employers without your written consent if your name, major, attendance or degree are marked confidential.

To change confidentiality settings for directory information, logon to Surfs and go to the Personal Information menu and click on Update Directory Options

Each year, the UMB School of Social Work honors three students for outstanding achievement within the school and community; 1 each for Clinical, Macro and Field Practice.  Students may be nominated by faculty, staff, students and/or field instructors.

Please use the guidelines below and provide a summary of why you feel the nominated student is deserving of the award. 

• Nominee must be graduating in December 2021, May 2022 or July 2022

• Nominee has:

  • Demonstrated exemplary leadership
  • Been involved in volunteer activities that have motivated and inspired others
  • Been a success in advocating for others or organizations
  • Made a significant contribution to an organization or agency
  • Made a significant contribution to various client populations
  • Shown commitment to social change and action

Nominate a student for the Exemplary Student award. 

Nominate a faculty member for the SGA exemplary faculty award.

Nominate a staff member for the SGA exemplary staff award.

The following guidelines are designed to help the morning go smoothly. Please share the information with friends and family so they will know what to expect on your big day!

• Arrival: 10:00 am with your academic attire given the ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.
• Parking: Info taken from UMBC Arena website. There are over 1,000 parking spaces in the four dedicated lots adjacent to Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena with additional lots and parking garages located on campus within walking distance. Parking during event is free to patrons on a first come first serve basis. We highly recommend arriving a minimum of 1 hour prior
• Graduating students will line up in the Auxillary Gym 
• Please respectfully adhere to the instructions of the staff and greeters who will be directing graduates and guests to the appropriate areas for the line-up, the procession and to the arena.
• UMBC Security: Please adhere to the directions made by UMBC Security; the officers will assist with traffic flow inside and outside of the facility.
• Professional Photos: Representatives from GradTrak by Grad Images? will be taking a picture of each graduate with Dean Postmus while the student is being honored on the stage.
• Personal Photos: Guests wishing to take pictures are to do so prior to and after the ceremony; family and guests should remain seated during the Convocation.
• Line up: Before entering the arena, MSW graduates will line-up according to concentration.
• Seating: Please ask family and friends to remain seated during the May 2022 Convocation.
• No Balloons are allowed in the Arena

FAQ about the UMBC Arena