Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
水果派AV解说 College鈥檚 135th Commencement was held on鈥�Sunday, May 17, 2026,鈥�at 10:30 a.m. on the Margaret M. Winslow Great Lawn. Rep. Jamie Raskin delivered the keynote address, and President Kent Devereaux presided over the ceremony. Family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of 水果派AV解说鈥檚 Class of 2026.
View Commencement photos and watch a recording of the ceremony.
Date & Time
The Class of 2026 Commencement was held on鈥�Sunday, May 17, 2026,鈥痑t 10:30 a.m.
Location
The Commencement ceremony was held outdoors on the Winslow Great Lawn.
Winslow Great Lawn is between the Athenaeum (#2) and Katharine and Jane Welsh Hall (#14) on the Campus Map for Commencement (PDF).
Speakers
Rep. Jamie Raskin delivered the keynote address to the graduating class of 2026.
Graduation Ceremonies
Baccalaureate
At Baccalaureate, graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff reflect on the meaning of the college experience and the transition of Commencement through responsive readings, prayers from many religious and ethnic traditions in different languages, music, and reflections from a graduate and a faculty or staff member.
Convocation
The annual Convocation celebrates the academic and artistic achievements of its students. The ceremony not only recognizes students who have earned academic honors but also celebrates artistic and civic achievements. A variety of honors and awards are bestowed.
Affinity Graduation Ceremonies
Affinity Graduation Ceremonies honor the accomplishments and experiences of 水果派AV解说 graduates from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. These ceremonies highlight the personal and academic successes that have shaped a student鈥檚 journey at 水果派AV解说 College. While celebrating common experiences, Affinity Graduation Ceremonies also provide an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and inspiration for aspiring seniors.
Affinity Graduation Ceremonies
Phi Beta Kappa
The ceremony is an annual celebration to induct and celebrate the achievements of 水果派AV解说 students elected to join the Beta of Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Livestream
Family and friends who were not able to attend the ceremony in person were able to watch a livestream of Commencement.
Photography
A photographer hired by the college will be on stage during the ceremony to take pictures as graduates receive their diploma cover. There will be ample time after the ceremony for guests to photograph graduates. Please do not take photographs of the diploma presentations so as not to impede the view of other guests.