Commencement
The next commencement hosted by the 91次元 is planned for Saturday, May 9, 2026. This ceremony will celebrate students who submit graduation applications for the spring 2026, summer 2026, and autumn 2025 graduates who deferred their ceremony.
Information will be emailed to graduates in late March.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must be a degree candidate to receive communications regarding Commencement. For information on how to apply for graduation, please visit our Graduation Information page.
Please note that applying for graduation means you are applying for an academic credential, such as a degree or certificate. Commencement is the ceremony held to celebrate UM’s graduating class. The commencement ceremony is a celebration and does not guarantee conferral of a degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a degree candidate?
A: A degree candidate is a student who applied for graduation by submitting a graduation application.
Q: Do I need to submit a graduation application to receive information about Commencement?
A: Yes. Please work with your advisor to submit a graduation application. You must also apply for graduation to receive your degree.
Q: Is graduation the same thing as Commencement.
A: While these words are often used interchangeable, they are not the same. Graduation is the process by which an academic credential is applied to a student’s record. Commencement is a ceremony held to celebrate those who are expected to receive a degree or certificate.
Q: Does attending Commencement mean I earned my degree?
A: No. Degrees are conferred at a later date after grades have rolled to student accounts and all degree requirements have been evaluated by a graduation coordinator or specialist on campus.
Q: Will I receive my degree at Commencement?
A: No. Degrees are conferred later. Degree Candidates receive a diploma cover that can be used to hold your diploma. Diplomas are mailed to the diploma mailing address listed on your graduation application.
Contact
For questions about Commencement ceremonies, please email commencement@umontana.edu.
For questions about the Graduation application process, please email graduation@umontana.edu.