For more information visit:
https://bsos.umd.edu/commencement-home
and
www.commencement.umd.edu
Campus-Wide Ceremony
Wednesay, May 21, 2025 / 6 p.m. / SECU Stadium
The University of Maryland will hold its Spring 2025 Commencement on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 graduates at SECU Stadium.
Additional information regarding the campus-wide ceremony, tickets, regalia and safety measures can be found at commencement.umd.edu.
BSOS College Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 / Ceremony #1, 12:00 p.m. & Ceremony #2, 3 p.m. / Xfinity Center
In addition to the campus-wide ceremony, BSOS and the other colleges and schools will hold ceremonies. BSOS college ceremonies for August 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 graduates will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. There will be two ceremonies for BSOS units; the organization of the ceremonies is displayed below.
The Department of Sociology will participate in Ceremony #2.
https://bsos.umd.edu/commencement-home
Ceremony 1
- Time: 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Xfinity Center
Participating Departments
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African American & Africana Studies
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Anthropology
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Economics
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Environmental Science & Policy
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Geography
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Government & Politics
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Social Data Science
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Security & Terrorism Studies
Ceremony 2
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Xfinity Center
Participating Departments
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Criminology & Criminal Justice
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Hearing & Speech Science
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Joint Program in Survey Methodology
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Neuroscience
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Neuroscience & Cognitive Science
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Psychology
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Sociology
Contact: bsosdeanevents [at] umd.edu
*May 2025 ceremonies will include August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025 graduates. We estimate approximately 700-800 graduates per ceremony, based on the number of graduates and pre-pandemic attendance rates.
Live Streams
Live streaming will be available for both ceremonies.
PEDESTRIAN AND SPECIAL SERVICES CAMPUS MAP
We understand that the University of Maryland is a large campus and traveling by foot or wheelchair can be difficult. By using the map below you can plan your trips in advance to avoid getting lost.
Campus Map: map.umd.edu/map
SAFETY
CAMPUS POLICIES
For a comprehensive view of the University of Maryland’s campus policies please visit: www.president.umd.edu/policies.
EMERGENCY PLAN
In the case of an emergency or inclement weather, please refer to the University’s Emergency Preparedness Website at: www.umd.edu/emergencypreparedness/umeop.
CAMPUS POLICE
For emergencies please dial 301-405-3333 for the College Park Police. Calling 911 from your cell phone will require rerouting of your call.
For non-emergencies please call the College Park Police at 301-405-3555.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
In the case of inclement weather please refer to our emergency preparedness site for instructions and event cancellations: www.umd.edu/emergencypreparedness.
