Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Graduation Ceremony | Tickets | Live Stream | Parking | Venue Information | Accessibility
Graduation Ceremony
The BSOS Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 21st at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Xfinity Center.
Ceremony 1 starting @ 12:00 p.m.
AAAS, ANTH, ECON, ENSP, GEOG, GVPT, SDSC, and START
Ceremony 2 starting @ 3:00 p.m.
CCJS, HESP, JPSM, NEUR, NACS, PSYC, and SOCY
The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours and graduates must remain seated on the floor for the entirety of the ceremony.
If you’re a graduating student, please click here to view arrival times and other important information.
Tickets
Tickets are not required for BSOS Commencement Ceremonies. There is no limit to the number of guests per graduate but seating is first-come, first-served.
The doors will be open for guests one hour before each ceremony. (11:00 a.m. for Ceremony 1 and 2:00 p.m. for Ceremony 2).
Livestream
Guests who want to watch the ceremony on live streaming can get the link on the BSOS website before the ceremony. Links to livestreams for ceremonies will become available as we get closer to the date.
Parking
Parking is open and free on commencement days. Follow the instructions of all parking lot attendants. Please do not pay meters or park in fire lanes. Do not park in accessible spaces unless you have a handicapped-accessible placard or license plate.
Parking closest to the Xfinity Center is available in the Terrapin Trail Garage (Lot 6), Lot 4B, or Lot 9B.
For driving directions and campus maps, visit the Conferences and Visitor Services website.
Venue Information
Guests will only be able to carry bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12", all of which are subject to search. This size limit includes, but is not limited to, purses, backpacks, drawstring bags, briefcases, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases and diaper bags.
Please note that the following items are prohibited in the Xfinity Center: outside food and drink, strollers, umbrellas, and balloons. For a complete list of prohibited items, go here.
Accessibility
The University of Maryland is committed to promoting the full participation of all individuals in the commencement exercises. Below is information pertaining to accommodations for the BSOS Ceremonies.
Accessible parking is located in the Terrapin Trail Garage (Lot 6) next to the Xfinity Center. Level 2 has a ramp leading directly to Gate E. This is a fully accessible pathway.
Once inside the Xfinity Center, staff can help direct guests in wheelchairs and those with limited mobility to the designated seating area on the Concourse level (level 3) above sections 120 and 121. Due to limited space, we ask that only one family member sit with the guest in the accessible seating section and that additional family members sit in the nearby sections. Those with limited mobility should sit in fixed seating around section 120. Volunteers will be on hand to help guests find seating that best fits their needs. Elevators at section 217 (near gate A) can be used to go down to level 2 if needed.
Wheelchairs are not provided at commencement venues. If you require a wheelchair and do not have one, we encourage you to research local medical supply companies, such as Karters Medical Supply. The University of Maryland does not endorse any specific wheelchair suppliers for events.
Captions will be displayed on the screens in the venue.
If additional accommodations are needed, such as a sign-language interpreter, please send an email to bsosdeanevents@umd.edu as soon as possible.