Frequently Asked Questions

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

Friday, May 16, 2025

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 Douglas 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.