{"id":531,"date":"2026-02-23T19:41:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=531"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:33:09","slug":"2026-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-531\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-531-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-531-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-531-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h1>2026 Commencement<\/h1>\n<span>Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-531-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-531-1-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p class=\"big-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/05\/us-rep-jamie-raskin-delivers-message-386-graduates-st-marys-college-maryland\"><em>U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin Delivers Message to 386 Graduates at St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-2-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-direction: column;\">\n\t<h3 style=\"color: #00205C; font-weight: 600;\">\n\t\tLive Stream\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7gsiOq98ikk?si=-Hz7m_Kou-e-o5bc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-531-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-2-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-direction: column;\">\n\t<h3 style=\"color: #00205C; font-weight: 600;\">\n\t\tHighlights\n\t<\/h3>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wCNvEDJ8pMw?si=Cv8evHglGDPT0_0U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-3-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-direction: column;\">\n\t<h3 style=\"color: #00205C; font-weight: 600;\">Photo Album<\/h3>\n<a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/st_marys_college_md\/albums\/72177720326033902\" title=\"Commencement 2025\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54512261390_c683b9b2d4_z.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"Commencement 2025\"\/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-531\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#scheduleOfEvents\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar-days\"><\/i>Schedule Of Events<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#forGraduates\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>For Graduates<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#forFamilies\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/i>For Families &amp; Guests<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"graduation-resources\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Graduation Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"past-commencement-speakers\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Past Commencement Speakers<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-531-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-531-5-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9xIgB_wj-bA?si=41za47_VmzNlFLe2\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-531-5-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Commencement <strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-6-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%\"><iframe allow=\"clipboard-write\" sandbox=\"allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-forms\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;\" src=\"https:\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?d=commencement_program_2024finalweb&u=smcmpublications\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-video so-widget-sow-video-default-f379b959fc93-531\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-video-wrapper\n\">\n\t\t\t<video\n\t\t\tid=\"sow-player-1\" class=\"sow-video-widget\" preload=\"auto\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;\" controls \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source type=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/J-oYV-CRXgA?si=WMtoeAoeO2pV5xI0\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/video>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-531-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"big-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-531-7-1-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 600;\">2024 <br \/><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Seahawk Grad Walk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Commencement <strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"big-text\">Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will be the 2026 commencement speaker for St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland (SMCM).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-531-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-531\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2026\/03\/508865945_1196178935647081_635351445683946917_n.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2026\/03\/508865945_1196178935647081_635351445683946917_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2026\/03\/508865945_1196178935647081_635351445683946917_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2026\/03\/508865945_1196178935647081_635351445683946917_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2026\/03\/508865945_1196178935647081_635351445683946917_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A man in a plaid suit, blue tie, and white shirt stands in front of the U.S. and Maryland flags, looking directly at the camera.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-9\" id=\"scheduleOfEvents\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Schedule Of <strong>Events<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div id=\"pl-w69cd79d54155d\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>April 10<br>4:30-5:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">AWARDS CONVOCATION<\/h3>\n<p>The annual presentation of academic awards to students from all class years. Students who will receive academic awards will be notified in advance and their participation in the event requested. Family and friends of these students are welcome to attend and no advance reservations are required. There is a reception with light refreshments following the awards presentation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none; justify-content: center;\"><a title=\"Awards Convocation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/st_marys_college_md\/albums\/72177720325065149\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54447992950_563b9d53b0.jpg\" alt=\"Awards Convocation\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-1-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>May 1<br>5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Daugherty Palmer Commons<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">LAVENDER CELEBRATION<\/h3>\n<p>Hosted by LGBTQ Student Services, it is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating gender and sexual minority students and distinguished allies. Recognized students will receive a rainbow tassel and a reception will follow the ceremony. Students and family members can RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:lgbtq@smcm.edu\"><u>lgbtq@smcm.edu<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-2-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">May 4<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Campus Store<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Pickup Caps &amp; Gowns<\/h3>\n<p>If you are planning on participating in the graduation ceremony, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildagrad.com\/smcm\"><u>place your regalia order via buildagrad<\/u><\/a>\u00a0 The cost for the complete outfit (cap, gown, hood, &amp; black tassel) is $56.95 and payment is due when orders are picked up at the Campus Store starting May 4. The<strong> deadline for preordering regalia is Sunday, March 29 at midnight.<\/strong>\u00a0 After March 29, preorders are no longer available and the price increases to $66.95.<\/p>\n<p>For those prospective graduates who do not place a preorder, regalia will be available for purchase in-store and online on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcmbooks.com\/\"><u>SMCM Bookstore website<\/u><\/a> starting <strong>Monday, April 13<\/strong>. If you just need specific components of the outfit (e.g. hood or cap only), we will have those available to purchase in-store and online starting Monday, April 13. If you were selected for Phi Beta Kappa and are participating in the ceremony, your regalia has already been ordered. If you live off campus and need your regalia shipped to your home address, please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:rtwagner@smcm.edu\"><u>rtwagner@smcm.edu<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-3-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Wednesday<br>May 13<br>\n11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Bonnie M. Green Alumni Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-3-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Almost Alumni Cookout<\/h3>\nHosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, the Almost Alumni Cookout is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Bonnie M. Green Alumni Center. All graduating seniors are invited to stop by to get their senior gift, grab some food right off the grill, and enjoy some music and lawn games. Compliments of the Alumni Association to celebrate and welcome our graduating class into the SMCM alumni community.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-4-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Wednesday<br>May 13<br>11:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Waterfront<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-4-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">BEACH DAY<\/h3>\nRelax with your friends at the waterfront (weather permitting).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-5-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Thursday<br>May 14<br>9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Townhouse Green<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Grad Walk for Student Athletes<\/h3>\n<p>Join us in celebrating the achievements of graduating senior student athletes who will be in post-season competition during Commencement.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none; align-items: center; flex-direction: column;\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/st_marys_college_md\/albums\/72177720325961125\" title=\"Grad Walk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54505875850_1385317b34_z.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"Grad Walk\"\/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ovzdGuPpF6o?si=S4uxcRhn_f6VJ5XG\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-6-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Thursday<br>May 14<br>6:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Dodge PAC - Concert Hall<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">MAT HOODING<\/h3>\n<p>The MAT Hooding ceremony is an opportunity for the graduating cohort to celebrate the work they have done during their graduate year. The event consists of a small reception and a ceremony where they receive their master\u2019s hoods and receive congratulations and charges from their faculty. We invite a speaker every year who has a connection to the MAT and\/or EDST programs, including alumni who are still in the teaching profession in some capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-7-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Thursday<br>May 14<br>6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>State House<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Senior Gala<\/h3>\n<p>Cost: $50 (includes 4 tickets for alcoholic beverages) or $40 (includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages) per person. Tickets must be purchased by <strong>May 1<\/strong>. Bring your fancy attire and enjoy beverages and hors d\u2019oeuvres at the Historic St. Mary\u2019s City State House (weather permitting), and dancing and making memories with your friends. <a href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1734\/bp20\/interior2.aspx?sid=1734&gid=2&pgid=1420&cid=4431\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Register for the Senior Gala.<\/u><\/a> Seniors are limited to one guest. No refunds are given after May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-8-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>May 15<br>11:00 a.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Michael P. O\u2019Brien Athletics and Recreation Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Commencement Rehearsal<\/h3>\n<p>Meet at the recreation courts in the Arena at the Michael P. O\u2019Brien Athletics and Recreation Center. The rehearsal takes about an hour and will provide useful information and serve as a practice for the next day. <strong>If you absolutely cannot attend the rehearsal<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/registrar\/\">contact the Office of the Registrar<\/a>, 240-895-4336 to report your absence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-9-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>May 9<br>2:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Dallas P. Dean Learning Commons<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Master's Research Project (MRP) Presentations<\/h3>\n<p>Reception to follow from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-10-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>May 16<br>9:15 a.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Michael P. O\u2019Brien Athletics and Recreation Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Class of 2026 Group Photo<\/h3>\n<p>Graduates must be in cap and gown to be in the pictures. Late arrivals will not be included. An 8x10\u201d copy of this photo will be mailed by the photography vendor to each graduate as a gift from the College.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-11-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>May 16<br>10:00 a.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Townhouse Green<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-11-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Commencement<\/h3>\n<p>No tickets are necessary for the Commencement ceremony. Seating is first-come, first-served.<\/p>\nAlthough the area will be tented, some seating is in an open area in full sun. Guests should be prepared with hats, sunscreen, and other protective measures. Please bring rain gear if the weather is threatening.  The event is held outside, rain or shine. No seats may be held for guests without someone being physically present to hold them.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69cd79d54155d-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69cd79d54155d-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-12-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>May 16<br>3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Apartments and Townhouses<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69cd79d54155d-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69cd79d54155d-12-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">LIVING ON-CAMPUS<\/h3>\nSeniors living on campus must check out of residence halls and suites by <strong>3:00 p.m.<\/strong> and out of apartments and townhouses by <strong>5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2026.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-531-10-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Commencement <strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-10-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:80%\"><iframe allow=\"clipboard-write\" sandbox=\"allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-forms\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;\" src=\"https:\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?d=2025_commencement_program&u=smcmpublications\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"forGraduates\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">For <strong>Graduates<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Graduation announcements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.balfour.com\/smcm\">can be ordered via Balfour<\/a>. \u00a0Packages start at $13.60 for five personalized announcements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>ALCOHOL-FREE<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Commencement is a time to celebrate your accomplishments here at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, and it should be a celebration treated with the respect it deserves. Commencement is an alcohol-free ceremony. Staff will monitor the attendees for alcohol possession.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>ACADEMICS<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>St. Mary\u2019s College has a strict requirement for participation in the graduation ceremony. In order to walk in the ceremony, you must be within four (4) credits of the graduation requirement, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and an action plan for completion of the remaining credits must be filed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/registrar\/\">Office of the Registrar<\/a>. A notation will be placed in the Commencement program indicating that there are credits left to be fulfilled. If you are in any danger of not meeting this requirement, call the Office of the Registrar at <a href=\"tel:2408954336\">240-895-4336<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>DOUBLE MAJOR<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>If you have a double major, you must choose the major with which you wish to walk.\u00a0 If you have a double major in both a BA and BS degrees and you have chosen to receive a BS, then you will be required to walk with the major associated with your BS degree.\u00a0 Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/registrar\/\">Office of the Registrar\u2019s<\/a> by April 1, 2026 to register your preference and to check the spelling and pronunciation of your name.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>FINANCIAL\u00a0REMINDERS<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Check with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/businessoffice\/\">Business Office<\/a> to be sure your financial obligations to the College are covered. Your diploma will not be mailed to you nor will a transcript be issued until your account is\u00a0 cleared. Students receiving financial aid should call that office, <a href=\"tel:2408953000\">240-895-3000<\/a>, before Commencement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Photographs<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\">A <strong>group photo<\/strong> of the graduates will be taken at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 in the MPOARC Arena.\u00a0 Graduates must be in cap and gown to be in the pictures. Late arrivals will not be included. An 8x10\u201d copy of this photo will be mailed by the photography vendor to each graduate as a gift from the College.\u00a0 <strong>Individual photos<\/strong> of each person receiving a diploma will be taken by a professional photographer.\u00a0 One proof of that photo will be sent to each graduate at no charge.\u00a0 Additional prints will be available for purchase from the photographer. <strong>QUESTIONS REGARDING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO <\/strong><strong>CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHY<\/strong> AT 410-203-1003 OR <a href=\"mailto:customerservice@classic-photo.com\"><u>CUSTOMERSERVICE@CLASSIC-PHOTO.COM<\/u><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>\n\n<strong>Personal photography<\/strong> by family members and friends is allowed from behind the ropes.\u00a0 Family members are urged to cooperate with Commencement officials by limiting their photography to ensure that all who wish to take photos have the opportunity.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-11-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>SUMMER 2025 &amp;\u00a0FALL 2025 GRADS<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>If you are planning on walking during Commencement, please send an email to: <a href=\"mailto:graduation@smcm.edu\">graduation@smcm.edu<\/a> and include your student ID, full name, and major.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-531-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"forFamilies\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-531-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-531-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">For <strong>Families &amp; Guests<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>CEREMONY\u00a0TICKETS &amp;\u00a0SEATING<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. on the Townhouse Green. No tickets are necessary for the Commencement ceremony. Seating is first-come, first-served. Although the area will be tented, some seating is in an open area in full sun. Guests should be prepared with hats, sunscreen, and other protective measures. Please bring rain gear if the weather is threatening.\u00a0 The event is held outside, rain or shine. No seats may be held for guests without someone being physically present to hold them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>COMMENCEMENT\u00a0TRAFFIC &amp; PARKING<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>College Drive will be closed until Commencement is over, then traffic will be one way until 4:00 p.m. (going from Mattapany toward Route 5). Families and guests may park in any available lot. \u00a0View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/campus-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Map for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>FAMILY ACTIVITIES<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Dinner In Town<\/strong>: Friday, May 15, 5:00 p.m. Spend time with your graduate by experiencing some of the many restaurants in Southern Maryland. We encourage you to make reservations in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested local Restaurants Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruddyduckbrewery.com\/\">Ruddy Duck Brewery &amp; Grill<\/a> - 13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theislandhideawaysolomons.com\/\">The Island Hideaway<\/a> -14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thepiersolomons.com\/\">The Pier Restaurant <\/a>- 14575 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouserestaurantanddockbar.com\/\">The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar<\/a> -14636 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrontporchmd.com\/\">The Front Porch<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/local?lid=YN399x401528754&amp;id=YN399x401528754&amp;q=The+Front+Porch&amp;name=The+Front+Porch&amp;cp=38.2926139831543%7e-76.63534545898438&amp;ppois=38.2926139831543_-76.63534545898438_The+Front+Porch\">22770 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetbayrestaurant.com\/\">SweetBay Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a> - 22680 Washington Street, Leonardtown<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/haciendalosguayabos.com\/\">Hacienda Los Guayabos Mexican Grill<\/a> - 19661 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asahisomd.com\/\">Asahi Japanese Steak &amp; Seafood<\/a> - 22576 MacArthur Blvd. #302, California<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pier450.com\/\">Pier450 - Restaurant<\/a> - 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>LOCAL HOTELS<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Families are encouraged to make hotel arrangements as early as possible. The following hotels have set aside rooms to accommodate SMCM families.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hampton Inn Lexington Park - (\u223c 8 miles) 22211 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653; <a href=\"tel:3018633200\">301-863-3200<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Fairfield Inn by Marriott - (\u223c 8 miles) 22119 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653; <a href=\"tel:3018630203\">301-863-0203<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Home2Suites by Hilton - (\u223c 8 miles) 46058 Valley Dr., Lexington Park, MD 20653; <a href=\"tel:3018661416\">301-866-1416<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Country Inn &amp; Suites - (\u223c 11 miles) 44941 Worth Ln, California, MD 20619; <a href=\"tel:3017375227\">301-737-5227<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>SPECIAL NEEDS<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Reserved seating for guests with disabilities is available. Seating must be reserved in advance and due to high demand seating is only available for the disabled individual and one additional person. Sign language interpreters will be provided for the deaf\/and hard-of-hearing.\u00a0 Contact the Events &amp; Conferences Office at <a href=\"mailto:events@smcm.edu\">events@smcm.edu<\/a> for reserved seating and questions about access to this event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-531-12-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-531-12-0-6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>LEAVE A LEGACY<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Need a unique gift idea for a graduating senior? Honor their legacy on campus with an engraved plaque on an\u00a0auditorium seat\u00a0or\u00a0stadium locker.<br \/>\nFor more information or to inscribe multiple plaques, contact Miranda Pontarelli, annual giving officer, at (240) 895-2122 or\u00a0mjpontarelli@smcm.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Rep. 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