It’s the time of the year when we ask for your help with May Commencements! This year, the Undergraduate ceremony at the Royal Farms Arena (previously the Baltimore Arena) will be held on Thursday, May 21.
To volunteer, click here, select “Undergraduate Ceremony” and register. You will see a brief description of the jobs available and the number of staff needed. If you prefer a particular job, sign up now before they are filled. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after you submit your selection.
Volunteer training for the undergraduate ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 pm in the RAC. Transportation will be provided to the Arena on the day of commencement with the bus leaving Commons Drive Circle at 9:30 a.m. and returning 30 minutes after the ceremony.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the Graduate School Ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am in the RAC. You may use the same link as above and just select “Graduate Ceremony”.
If you have questions regarding the Undergraduate ceremony, contact Erin Johnson at ejohnso@umbc.edu or ext. 5-5897. For questions regarding the Graduate School ceremony, contact Lisa Portis Morgan at limorgan@umbc.edu or ext. 5-8142.
To celebrate your efforts, we will once again host a Commencement Volunteer Thank You in January for those of you who assist with the May and/or December ceremony. Look for further information in the late Fall.
