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Commencement

156th Commencement Ceremony 2026 Commencement Save the Date!

 

Graduate Ceremony: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Event information will be added to this webpage as it becomes available. Please continue to check this webpage regularly for the most up-to-date information. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my diploma?

All May 2025 undergraduate and graduate students, who have their degree requirements verified and the degree posted, will be mailed their diploma following the ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed USPS to the diploma address as listed on the graduation application and should be received no later than the second week of June. Graduates who have had a change to their submitted diploma address need to notify regoffice@mcdaniel.edu prior to Monday, May 12.

Does my graduate degree program appear on my diploma?

No major, minor, or specialization will appear on the diploma. The diploma represents the degree earned.

Graduate students will have their name and either the Master of Science or Master of Liberal Arts listed depending on the degree earned and the official graduation date.

Undergraduate students will have their name, Bachelor Arts, and the official graduation date listed on their diploma. If an undergraduate earned Latin honors, it will also be listed on the diploma. Graduate students will have their name and either the Master of Science or Master of Liberal Arts listed depending on the degree earned and the official graduation date.

The degree earned, graduation date, major(s), and any completed minors and/or specializations are listed on your transcript. Your official educational record is the transcript.

How can I purchase photos from Commencement?

Classic Photography will be capturing your graduation photos during your 2025 commencement ceremony. Proofs and ordering information will be sent directly to each graduate's McDaniel email account a few days after the ceremony.

Access 2025 Graduate Ceremony Photos

Access 2025 Undergraduate Ceremony Photos

Media Requests

Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing:

Email: ocm@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: (410) 857-2290

Commencement Speaker Nomination

McDaniel College solicits potential Commencement speakers who exemplify the mission and values of the college and have made distinguished and notable contributions to society through scholarship or service. Suggestions must be received by Oct. 13 in order to be considered for the upcoming ceremony.

 

Nomination Form

2025 Commencement Coverage

  • Students in graduation regalia walk in rows

    McDaniel College graduates the Class of 2025

    Among family and friends, 380 bachelor’s candidates crossed the stage to receive their degrees on Friday, May 23, during McDaniel College’s 155th Commencement ceremony. Military and business leader Linda L. Singh addressed the graduating class, talking to them about power, resilience, self-care, and leaning into the uncertainty of the world. An Honorary Doctor of Public Service was also awarded to former U.S. Representative C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger.
  • 2 students in graduation regalia pose with gold award envelopes

    Class of 2025 seniors honored with academic, activity, and leadership awards

    On the eve of their graduation, McDaniel College seniors in the Class of 2025 were honored with academic, activity, and leadership awards. Prior to the event, the graduating seniors took part in the Arch Processional led by McDaniel President Julia Jasken.
  • Four cadets in a row hold up a hand while reciting their oath at Commissioning.

    Seven ROTC cadets commissioned as Army officers

    Seven McDaniel graduating seniors, who served as members of the Green Terror Battalion, received commissions as Army officers on May 22. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was retired Col. James Martin Jr. ’93, a vice president of executive technology services for Gartner’s large enterprise division and the 2024-25 president of the McDaniel College Alumni Council.
View all 2025 commencement coverage
2025 Senior Profiles posing

We are McDaniel: Class of 2025

McDaniel’s Class of 2025 is skillful, engaged, and experienced with rigorous research, internships, and campus organizations. At every turn, they connected with peers, professors, and community to make a difference. 

Our 2025 senior profiles represent 22 undergraduate programs along with many student organizations and clubs, athletic teams, involvement opportunities, and types of experiential learning.

Meet the Class of 2025

2025 Commencement Speakers

Linda Singh

Linda L. Singh Military and Business Leader

Military and business leader Linda L. Singh serves as the speaker for the undergraduate ceremony. The first African American and first woman Adjutant General (retired) of the Maryland National Guard, she is the founder of Kaleidoscope Affect LLC, a firm providing leadership development, management consulting, and strategic advisory services.

Read Linda L. Singh's bio
Simeon Schlossberg

Simeon K. Schlossberg Counseling, M.S.

Simeon K. Schlossberg, associate professor of Counseling at McDaniel College, provides remarks during the graduate ceremony. Schlossberg, who joined the faculty at McDaniel in 1997, has also taught courses in the college’s undergraduate Education department and served as a consultant for Target Community & Educational Services, Inc., in conjunction with the college’s Master of Science in Human Services Management.

Read Simeon K. Schlossberg's Bio

Celebrate your Graduate with a Personalized Gift

Ward Memorial Arch Necklace

McDaniel College Jewelry collection Inspired by the college's iconic architecture and symbols.

Celebrate their graduation by gifting a piece of jewelry from the NEW collaboration between McDaniel College and Kyle Cavan. Each piece is meticulously crafted, offering a blend of timeless elegance and collegiate pride. With customizable options for necklaces, bracelets, and cufflinks, you can make the piece as special as your 2025 graduate!

Shop the collection now!
photograph of an illustrated map of McDaniel College

McDaniel College Illustrated Map collection Featuring the college’s landmarks and memorable spots

Help them remember their time on the Hill forever with a colorful watercolor illustrated map of their favorite campus spots NEWLY designed by Stephanie Madsen Art. Prints can be customized with your student’s name and class year for a personalized touch. Tea towels, tote bags, stickers, magnets, mugs, and blank note cards are a great way to thank those who supported your student on their academic journey!

Shop the collection now!

Media Requests

Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing:

Email: ocm@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: (410) 857-2290

Commencement Speaker Nomination

McDaniel College solicits potential Commencement speakers who exemplify the mission and values of the college and have made distinguished and notable contributions to society through scholarship or service. Suggestions must be received by Oct. 13 in order to be considered for the upcoming ceremony.

 

Nomination Form
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