Printer FriendlyPre-Commencement Scholarship Fundraising Dinner
On Friday, May 29, there will be a scholarship fundraising dinner at which honorary degree recipients, distinguished alumni and student award recipients will be acknowledged. Attendees are invited to join Chancellor Marty Meehan in recognizing the UMass Lowell’s Honorary Degree and Distinguished Alumni Recipients from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Allen House, 2 Solomont Way, UMass Lowell South.
The commencement eve reception also will feature student award winners. The speaking program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. Proceeds from sponsorships and tickets sales will be directed to the UMass Lowell Scholars Fund, which supports tuition and other financial needs of UMass Lowell students. To order tickets, contact Emily_Byrne@uml.edu at (978) 934-4808.
Schedule for Commencement Day
8:30 a.m. Doors to Tsongas Arena Open
9 a.m. Students Assemble Under Tent Located on the right side of the Arena.
9:30 a.m. Students Processional Begins from Tent into Arena
9:45 a.m. Faculty/Staff/Alumni Processional Begins
10 a.m. University Commencement Ceremony Begins
Noon University Commencement Ceremony Ends
Noon - 2 p.m. College Receptions outside the Arena.
Degrees will be officially conferred during the main Commencement Ceremony.
Degrees can be picked up or received via mail at the end of June.
University Commencement Ceremony
The University Commencement Ceremony will consist of the following:
- Greetings from officials of the Commonwealth,
- Awarding of honorary and earned doctoral degrees,
- A brief commencement address and
- Conferral of degrees.
A professional photographer (Commencement Photo, 1348 Main St., Tewksbury, MA 01876) will be on hand to take photos of graduates as they cross the stage. The photographs will be available for later purchase. Following the University ceremony, college faculties, graduating students and guests should proceed to college reception areas.
NOTE: Children are NOT allowed in the processional line or in the student-designated seating area in the Arena.
For general information, email Commencement@uml.edu.