Countdown to 2026 Commencement

A graduate turns around and waves to their family while sitting with the rest of the graduating class in their caps and gowns.
  

Commencement Ceremony Dates:

University of Maine Machias,
Reynolds Center Gymnasium

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Doors open at 10:00 am

* Seating is first come, first served.

Graduate lineup is at 10:00 am (Torrey Hall)

Commencement livestream

UMaine Machias YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@UMaineMachiasPR/streams

A student smiles at the camera in their cap and gown during lineup before commencement. Other students are talking behind them.
A graduate hugs two people after commencement. A balloon banner is behind them that says "Congrats"

Post Commencement Celebration

More information to come for commencement, 2026!

Honors are awarded based on the following:

Associate Degrees, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above

Baccalaureate Degrees are conferred with Latin honors (gold cords), at commencement, for the following attainments of rank

  • summa cum laude: 3.70 GPA
  • magna cum laude: 3.50 GPA
  • cum laude: 3.30 GPA

* The University bases the GPA only on the student’s work at the University of Maine at Machias.

Student, Faculty and Staff Information:

Deadline to apply to graduate: February 1, 2025

Ordering Regalia:

Coming soon!

  • Ordering will end on April 1, 2026. Please order as soon as possible to ensure you receive your order in time.
  • Orders will be mailed to the shipping address you provide.
  • Cap, gown, & tassel colors:
    • Associates (2-year) Degrees: cap and gown is black, tassel is navy.
    • Bachelors (4-year) Degrees:  cap and gown is black, tassel is black.
    • Certificates (Family Futures, Early College, etc.):  cap and gown is black, tassel is white.

Rehearsal: 

  • Date: May 8, 2025
  • Time: 3 p.m.
  • Where: Torrey Hall, First Floor Hallway