04/12/2021
By Joseph Hartman
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.