CMNS Doctoral Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Reckord Armory
Light reception to follow.

  • Graduates will walk across the stage during this ceremony. Regalia is required.
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed at youtube.com/user/cmnsumd.
  • Keynote Speaker: Susan Gregurick (Ph.D. ’95, Chemistry), Associate Director for Data Science and Director of the Office of Data Science Strategy, National Institutes of Health
  • Student Speaker: Pooja Guhan (Ph.D. ’25, Computer Science)

Schedule

  • 9:45 a.m. - Ph.D. graduates and hooders arrive, enter Reckord Armory through the ground floor (see map below), and proceed to graduate check-in. 
  • 10 a.m. - Guests begin arriving at Reckord Armory through the front door by the steps (see map below)
  • 10:30 a.m. - Procession of Platform Party and Ceremony begins
  • ~12 p.m. - Reception immediately following the ceremony

The ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Graduates and guests are expected to remain and stay seated for the entirety of the ceremony.

2026 Commencement Map at Armory

Read the full Armory bag policy and prohibited items, parking and accessibility information.

Parking

  • The closest parking is Regents Drive Garage. The Reckord Armory is a ~10-minute walk from Regents Drive Garage or a short ride on the UM Shuttle’s Armory/Chapel Loop (see the shuttle map for route details; times are subject to change). 
  • Parking permits are not required and meters will be turned off on campus. Be sure to obey all posted signage throughout campus as details may change. 

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking spaces will be available in most lots on a first-come, first-served basis and still require a state-issued license plate or hang tag.
  • Guests with limited mobility can be dropped off before parking.
  • ADA access is located on the access lane (parking Lot QQ) between Miller Administration Building and Armory. Guests with limited mobility can be dropped off at this point before parking.
  • Accessible parking is located at Regents Drive Garage.
  • Wheelchair-accessible shuttles are available between Regents Drive Garage and Reckord Armory.
  • All seats in the Armory are ADA accessible from the rear entrance of the building. 
  • More information and accessibility resources, such as wheelchair rentals, is available at https://commencement.umd.edu/main-ceremony/accessibility. 
  • If you need special arrangements for hearing impairment or other disabilities, please contact Amy Chester (alevine@umd.edu).

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