Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a degree candidate, here\u2019s what you need to know\u2014and do\u2014to assure an enjoyable, glitch-free commencement day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Other things to consider: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Commencement Decorum Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to honoring the accomplishments of all graduates in a respectful and dignified manner. To ensure the integrity of the ceremony and the comfort of all participants and guests, we ask that graduates and attendees maintain appropriate decorum throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disruptive behavior, inappropriate attire, or actions that interfere with the ceremony or detract from the experience or safety of others will not be tolerated. The university reserves the right to remove any individual from the commencement line or ceremony whose conduct does not align with these expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To ensure every graduate’s name can be heard and every family can enjoy this special moment, artificial noisemakers, including air horns, bullhorns, whistles, and cowbells, are not permitted at the commencement ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your cooperation is appreciated in making this a memorable and respectful celebration for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Graduate Checklist Congratulations! As a degree candidate, here\u2019s what you need to know\u2014and do\u2014to assure an enjoyable, glitch-free commencement day. Other things to consider: Commencement Decorum Statement The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to honoring the accomplishments of all graduates in a respectful and dignified manner. To ensure the integrity of the ceremony…Read more Commencement Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-1335","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=1335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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![Senior Pictures (Cap & Gown) Photos<\/a> – Queens Gallery in the Student Services Center – November 17<\/strong> from 2pm -6pm & November 18 <\/strong>from 10am – 2pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\nPurchase academic attire – Order Regalia<\/a> \n\nDoctor Deluxe Package $75.00 off promo code: UMESDELUXE75<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\nDoctor Classic Package $75.00 off promo code:\u00a0UMESCLASSIC75<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nConsider attending the Graduation Fair<\/a><\/strong> in the University Bookstore on November 17-19 from 10:00am to 3pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\nDeadline December 1 -Tell us how to pronounce your name during UMES Commencement Ceremony CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nApply to become the Student Commentator <\/a><\/strong>during Commencement: deadline November 1 (Winter Ceremony) and April 1 for (Spring Ceremony)<\/li>\n\n\n\nDeadline December 1-Make arrangements for everyone (yourself and\/or your guests) who will need\u00a0special assistance\u00a0during the ceremony by emailing\u00a0ADA@umes.edu<\/a>\u00a0and by filling out the form: https:\/\/umes-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nOther things to consider: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nAll checklist items requiring your attention are in the graduation section under My Academics on your HAWKWeb Student Center. Any other questions or concerns can also be directed via email to: graduation@umes.edu.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nMeet with your advisor to ensure you have met your degree requirements for participating in commencement<\/li>\n\n\n\nApply for graduation <\/li>\n\n\n\nProvide your guests with commencement ceremony date <\/li>\n\n\n\nTickets <\/strong>can be picked up in the Student Development Center (Office of the Registrar) starting December 9-17, 2026 (9 am to 4 pm daily, Monday \u2013 Thursday until Rehearsal Day).\u00a0Each\u00a0graduation\u00a0candidate will be eligible for 5 guest tickets. 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![Graduation Fair<\/a><\/strong> in the University Bookstore on November 17-19 from 10:00am to 3pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\nDeadline December 1 -Tell us how to pronounce your name during UMES Commencement Ceremony CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nApply to become the Student Commentator <\/a><\/strong>during Commencement: deadline November 1 (Winter Ceremony) and April 1 for (Spring Ceremony)<\/li>\n\n\n\nDeadline December 1-Make arrangements for everyone (yourself and\/or your guests) who will need\u00a0special assistance\u00a0during the ceremony by emailing\u00a0ADA@umes.edu<\/a>\u00a0and by filling out the form: https:\/\/umes-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nOther things to consider: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nAll checklist items requiring your attention are in the graduation section under My Academics on your HAWKWeb Student Center. Any other questions or concerns can also be directed via email to: graduation@umes.edu.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nMeet with your advisor to ensure you have met your degree requirements for participating in commencement<\/li>\n\n\n\nApply for graduation <\/li>\n\n\n\nProvide your guests with commencement ceremony date <\/li>\n\n\n\nTickets <\/strong>can be picked up in the Student Development Center (Office of the Registrar) starting December 9-17, 2026 (9 am to 4 pm daily, Monday \u2013 Thursday until Rehearsal Day).\u00a0Each\u00a0graduation\u00a0candidate will be eligible for 5 guest tickets. On Commencement day tickets can be picked up in the Student Services Center Ballroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtra Ticket Request<\/strong> (Deadline November 1) https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/rHF4w2GT3X<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nReview commencement day instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\nAvoid overcrowding in the arena, arrange to meet your guests on the outside of the Athletic Center <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCommencement Decorum Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to honoring the accomplishments of all graduates in a respectful and dignified manner. To ensure the integrity of the ceremony and the comfort of all participants and guests, we ask that graduates and attendees maintain appropriate decorum throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDisruptive behavior, inappropriate attire, or actions that interfere with the ceremony or detract from the experience or safety of others will not be tolerated. The university reserves the right to remove any individual from the commencement line or ceremony whose conduct does not align with these expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTo ensure every graduate’s name can be heard and every family can enjoy this special moment, artificial noisemakers, including air horns, bullhorns, whistles, and cowbells, are not permitted at the commencement ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour cooperation is appreciated in making this a memorable and respectful celebration for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Graduate Checklist Congratulations! As a degree candidate, here\u2019s what you need to know\u2014and do\u2014to assure an enjoyable, glitch-free commencement day. Other things to consider: Commencement Decorum Statement The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to honoring the accomplishments of all graduates in a respectful and dignified manner. To ensure the integrity of the ceremony…Read more Commencement Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-1335","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=1335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}](\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-3-1-1-1.png\"){kind=link}