Countdown to 2026 Commencement
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 (Reynolds Center)
Commencement livestream
UMaine Machias YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UMaineMachiasPR/streams
Post Commencement Celebration
Light refreshments will be offered after the ceremony in the Reynolds Center lobby.
*see below under ‘important dates’ for information on a pre-ceremony breakfast at Kilburn Commons
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:
Ordering Regalia:
Available Now!
- Please order as soon as possible to ensure you receive your order in time. https://bookstore.umaine.edu/graduation/graduation-regalia
- Orders will be mailed to the shipping address you provide.
- Cap, gown, & tassel colors:
- All graduates should order a blue cap and gown.
Important Dates:
We will be offering a Caps & Carnations Breakfast as a family gathering before commencement, celebrating the hard work and success of the Class of 2026. We will also be taking a moment to honor the mothers in our graduates lives.
Date: May 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Kilburn Commons Dining Hall
Pricing
UMM Students and Graduates: Free
11 and up: $10
10 and under: $5
Under 3: Free
Senior Citizen Discount: 10% off
Rehearsal:
- Date: May 8, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Where: Reynolds Center
To participate in commencement ceremonies, students must apply on MaineStreet by Feb. 1. Visit the Student Records website for information about requirements and the application process.