Winter Commencement 2026
UMGC Stateside | Adelphi | December 10–13
Congratulations UMGC Graduates!
University of Maryland Global Campus is pleased to host a variety of in-person and online graduation events in December 2026!
In-Person Graduation Event: Grad Walk
Grad Walk is a unique and intimate in-person commencement experience where UMGC graduates are center stage and receive individual recognition—while their guests enjoy a front-row view!
Graduates can select from multiple time slots during Grad Walk, December 10–13, 2026, for their individual recognition at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at t É«ÇéÖ±²¥Èí¼þ´óȫ’s administrative headquarters in Adelphi, Maryland. Watch our  and go to Guide to Grad Walk to learn more.
Celebrations That Come to You
For stateside graduates living anywhere around the world, UMGC will also host an on-demand ceremony, featuring a student speaker and the conferral of degrees by UMGC President Gregory W. Fowler, PhD, on the December 2026 Commencement website.
In addition, an online Gallery of Graduates will showcase recognition slides that you can personalize and share via email and social media.
Finally, you will receive a Grad Pack in November that will contain UMGC goodies to help jump-start the festivities.