University of Maryland to Host Spring 2019 Commencement

The University of Maryland’s class of 2019 will celebrate the culmination of their collegiate experience as they attend the campus-wide ceremony on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Xfinity Center. After a commencement address delivered by Michael R. Bloomberg, successful entrepreneur and three-term mayor of New York City, the University of Maryland will award 6,062 bachelor’s degrees, 1,595 master’s degrees and 592 doctoral degrees. Graduates and their families will also hear remarks from this year’s student speaker, Amy Landiorio, who is graduating with a degree in criminology and criminal justice.

WHO:

• University of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh
• The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
• Student Commencement Speaker Amy Landiorio
• Class of 2019 University of Maryland Graduates

WHEN:

Friday, May 24, 2019

• Doors Open – 11 a.m.
• Processional – 12:20 p.m.
• Ceremony – 1 p.m.

*Media should arrive no later than noon prior to the processional*

WHERE:

Xfinity Center, University of Maryland, College Park

Xfinity Center is located on Paint Branch Dr. near the intersection of Paint Branch Dr. and Route 193 (University Blvd.) Click here for directions.

PARKING/CHECK-IN:

To ensure parking and access to the commencement ceremony, media must RSVP to mediainfo@umd.edu. Media must park in lot 4b, enter through the loading dock at Xfinity Center and show their credentials.

Media seating, risers and a mult box will be available.

LIVE VIDEO STREAM:

The ceremony will be streamed live on the University of Maryland’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/wTaC1NYf148

HASHTAG:

Follow the conversation on social media and join in using #UMDGrad.

For more information, visit www.commencement.umd.edu.