04/12/2021
By Joseph Hartman

The UMass Lowell Class of 2021 includes more than 4,300 graduates receiving associate's, bachelor's, master’s and doctoral degrees. We are proud of all our students and their accomplishments, especially with the challenges over the past 18 months.

The goal for this year's Commencement Exercises was to provide students the opportunity to walk across the stage to receive diploma covers with guests. This was as a result of the feedback from the student survey and the Chancellor’s genuine desire to have an in-person component.

Seven ceremonies will be held, offering in-person and fully remote options, to celebrate the Class of 2021. Based on the RSVPs submitted, here is the schedule for May 12 through 14.

Doctoral Candidates
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
1 p.m. at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell

Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
Thursday, May 13, 2021
8 a.m. Ceremony streaming begins
9 a.m. In-person processional begins

Kennedy College of Sciences
Thursday, May 13, 2021
10:30 a.m. Ceremony streaming begins
11:30 a.m. In-person processional begins

Francis College of Engineering and Intercampus Programs
Thursday, May 13, 2021
1 p.m. Ceremony streaming begins
2 p.m. In-person processional begins

Manning School of Business
Friday, May 14, 2021
8 a.m. Ceremony streaming begins
9 a.m. In-person processional begins

College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Friday, May 14, 2021
10:30 a.m. Ceremony streaming begins
11:30 a.m. In-person processional begins

College of Education
Friday, May 14, 2021
1 p.m. Ceremony streaming begins
2 p.m. In-person processional begins

This hybrid format allows all students to celebrate depending on their comfort-level. It also meets the guidelines for COVID-19 safety mandated by the state. Graduating students will receive an email with details regarding ticketing information.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 in May. Visit uml.edu/commencement for more information.