COMMENCEMENT DETAILS: Class of 2025
As President Rice shared in his email about Commencement, we are transitioning to a two-ceremony graduation day on Saturday, May 10. In an effort to prepare you for this shift, we’ve tried to list all the important details here (for the most up-to-date graduation information, you can always visit www.umpi.edu/graduation).
On May 10, we will have two ceremonies–one at 10 a.m. and the other at 2:30 p.m. Wondering which ceremony you’ll be attending? Here is how we will recognize the members of our graduating class:
10 a.m. – College of Professional Programs
2:30 p.m. – College of Arts and Sciences, University-Wide Programs
To determine which ceremony you should attend, please view this degree listing.
A few things to note. If you are a double major, please contact the Office of Student Records at umpireg@maine.edu to designate which cohort you will march with; your other degree will be acknowledged at that time. If you are receiving a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree, you will march with your Master’s program cohort and your Bachelor’s degree will be acknowledged at that time. This same policy applies to those receiving a Bachelor’s degree and Associate’s degree.
For all other details, read on, and please reach out if you have any questions!
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
In-person option
Our in-person 116th Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 10, at 10 AM (College of Professional Programs) and 2:30 PM (College of Arts and Sciences, University-wide Programs) in Wieden Gymnasium (it will also be streamed live on UMPI’s YouTube page). We hope to see you there; please save the date! To determine which ceremony you should attend, please view this degree listing.
Rehearsal
2 PM, Friday, May 9th, Wieden Auditorium and Gymnasium
Can’t attend Rehearsal on Friday?You will need to report to Kelley Commons on Saturday (9 AM for the 10 AM ceremony; 1:30 PM for the 2:30 PM ceremony). Make sure to bring ALL of your regalia, as this is where you will be robing and lining up by your program to march to Wieden Gymnasium. If you are receiving honor cords, you can collect them on the day of Commencement.
Virtual option
We’ll also host a virtual graduation ceremony to be made available on our YouTube page in June. This ceremony will recognize graduates who are unable to join us in person. The event will feature a slideshow that lists participants’ names, degree, and other commendations (these items will be read aloud), as well as a photo and personal quote if you’re able to provide it. Direction from you on how to pronounce your full name would be greatly appreciated. Please plan to submit your photo/quote/name pronunciation no later than Friday, April 18, to ensure they can be included.
TICKETS
The Office of Student Records will use a new digital ticketing system this year for those students who have indicated that they are marching in person. A link to this system will be sent out on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. As in years past, each student will be allowed a MAXIMUM OF SIX (6) tickets.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The Marketing and Communications Office will be offering professional portrait photo sessions over the course of two days in April: Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11. This is free and open to all UMPI 2025 graduates. Book your photo session.
FORMAL COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special formal graduation announcements will be available for you to send to family and friends. An electronic Commencement Announcement will be emailed to all graduates as a PDF and JPG on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
DIPLOMA INFORMATION
The Office of Student Records is using a new diploma platform service called Parchment, so UMPI diplomas will no longer be printed in-house. Directions for creating your Parchment account will follow once degrees have been conferred.
ALUMNI FRAMES AND UNIVERSITY MERCHANDISE
Diploma frames and an assortment of University memorabilia will be available in the UMPI Spirit Store. The frames have a mahogany finish and the mat is imprinted with the University’s logo under glass. The Spirit Store will be open Friday, May 9, until 4:30 p.m., and on Commencement Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR CLASS GIFT
Want to be part of a new UMPI tradition?
Every Senior who donates $20.25 in honor of their class year will receive a commemorative blue and gold philanthropy cord to wear at Commencement and keep after as a thank-you for their gift. This is an opportunity to give back to our UMPI community and help support our current and future Owls. Visit: umpi.edu/seniorgift
GRADUATING STUDENT TO-DO LIST
| ITEM | DEADLINE | WEBSITE/LINK/INFO |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grad Portrait Sessions | April 10th & 11th | Book Photo Session |
| Digital Commencement Tickets | Wednesday, April 16 | New digital platform will be emailed to those marching in person |
| Digital Commencement Announcement | Wednesday, April 16 | PDF and JPG versions emailed to all graduates |
| Submit your photo/quote/name pronunciation (for virtual ceremony only) | Friday, April 18 | SUBMISSION FORM |
| Commencement Rehearsal | Friday, May 9, 2:00pm | Wieden Auditorium and Gymnasium |
| Commencement Day | Saturday, May 10 | Robing at Kelley Commons (9 AM for the 10 AM ceremony; 1:30 PM for the 2:30 PM ceremony) Commencement Ceremony Wieden Gymnasium 10 AM and 2:30 PM. |
| View updated Commencement information | Updated regularly | WWW.UMPI.EDU/GRADUATION |
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