Graduation is right around the corner and for those who have signed up to walk the stage, there are more steps to take before the final bow. Here are some tips and tricks to staying on top of things as the graduation dates approach.
Stay in the Know: Check emails regularly. You do not want to miss out on important timely information.
Familiarize Yourself: Check out this to-do list of all things commencement below. This grid was copied from Lisa. M. Smith.
Be Creative: Decorating your grad cap is permitted. Be creative and have fun while doing so!
GRADUATING STUDENT TO-DO LIST
| ITEM | DEADLINE | WEBSITE/LINK/INFO |
| Last day to apply for graduation in MaineStreet- Virtual Ceremony | Friday, March 13 | UMPI PORTAL |
| Last day to apply for graduation in MaineStreet- In-Person Ceremony | Friday, March 27 | UMPI PORTAL |
| Last day to Order Cap and Gown | Friday, March 27 | REGALIA ORDER FORM |
| 2026 Grad Portrait Sessions | April 9 and 10 | LINK TO SCHEDULINGDue to the logistics involved, this is an in-person only activity happening on the UMPI campus. |
| Submit your photo/quote/name pronunciation (for virtual ceremony only) | Friday, April 10 | Not required, but highly encouraged!LINK TO SUBMISSION FORM |
| Digital Commencement Tickets | Wednesday, April 15 | Info to be emailed to those marching in person. As in years past, each student will be allowed a MAXIMUM OF SIX (6) tickets. |
| Digital Commencement Announcement | Wednesday, April 15 | PDF and JPG versions emailed to all graduating students |
| Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Pinning Ceremony | Saturday, May 2 | University of Maine at Augusta 2:00 PM |
| Nursing Pinning Ceremony | Thursday, May 7 | Time TBD MPR |
| Hooding Ceremony | Friday, May 8 | Robing in Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts, 3:00 PM; Hooding Ceremony across the hall at Wieden Gymnasium, 4:00 PM |
| Education Pinning Ceremony | Friday, May 8 | 6:00 PM MPR |
| Diploma Information, Alumni Frames and University Merchandise | Ongoing and May 8, 9 | Parchment is the diploma vendor.Spirit Store hours Friday May 8 open until 4:30 PM, Saturday, May 9 open 8:00 AM to 2:00PM |
| Commencement Day | Saturday, May 9 | Check in Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) Robing at MPR and Kelley Commons (8:30 AM for the 10 AM ceremony; 1:00 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/GRADUATIONFor virtual graduation, check out this webpage. |
| Class of 2026 Senior Class Gift | Ongoing | umpi.edu/seniorgiftDonate $20.26 receive blue/gold philanthropy cord |
| Homecoming 2026 | Oct 1-Oct 4 | HOMECOMING 2026 |
