This year, UMass Lowell will hold two Commencement Ceremonies, one for undergraduates and one for graduate students. The Undergraduate ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013, followed by a Graduate ceremony at 3 p.m. the same day. Both ceremonies will take place at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.
| Jan. 25, 2013 |
Graduate Student Commencement Speaker applications available from Dean of Students Office |
| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Student Award applications available from the Dean of Students Office |
| March 1, 2013 |
Continuing Studies Students: Deadline to apply for spring 2013 graduation |
| March 20, 2013 |
Deadline for submission of Student Award applications to the Dean of Students Office |
| March 22, 2013 |
Deadline for submission of Graduate Student Commencement Speaker applications to the Dean of Students Office |
| April 1, 2013 |
Graduate Students: Deadline for submission of clearance forms to Registrar's Office for spring 2013 graduation |
| April 11, 2013 |
Cap & Gown Countdown Celebration at the Tsongas Center |
| April 24, 2013 |
Doctoral Candidates: Deadline to order academic regalia from the bookstore |
| May 8, 2013 |
Master's Candidates: Deadline to order academic regalia from the bookstore |
| May 13, 2013 |
University Residence Halls officially close at 6 p.m. (unless you have made prior arrangements with the Office of Residence Life for Senior Week/Commencement housing) |
| May 17, 2013 |
Commencement Eve Celebration at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center |
| May 18, 3013 |
Commencement Day! Graduate Ceremony begins at 3 p.m. Residence Halls close at 6 p.m. Try brunch at the ICC. |
| June 30, 2013 |
Deadline for Senior Class Gift |