Isenberg Senior Celebration

Commencement Fair

Wednesday, May 7th
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Campus Center Auditorium

• Regalia (cap, gown, and tassel) pickup free of charge, no pre-order is necessary
• Cap decorating
• Isenberg & Isenberg Senior Gift Tabling
• Connect with the UMass Alumni Association
• Swag and keepsakes from the UMass Store
• Portrait and professional photography with Ultimate Exposures®
• Snacks, music, fun, and much more!

Isenberg Senior Barbeque

Friday, May 9, at 4 p.m. on the Isenberg Lawn

University Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies take place over three days. There are several events you may be eligible to attend depending on your academic accolades. There are ceremonies for Commonwealth Honors College students, ROTC students, and other school and college ceremonies. At a minimum, all Isenberg undergraduates can attend the University Commencement and Isenberg Senior Celebration. Celebrate you and attend all events applicable to your academic career! You can find the full schedule of ceremonies here.

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2025
5 p.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Amherst

The University Commencement is UMass Amherst’s official, large graduation ceremony. It is held outdoors, rain or shine, and includes graduates from all majors on campus. The university website posts information as it becomes available about planning your visit and information for seniors, such as how to get a cap and gown, how to arrange senior portraits, etc.

Isenberg Senior Celebration

Saturday, May 17, 2025
9-11:30 a.m.

Mullins Center, UMass Amherst

At this ceremony, Isenberg recognizes graduates from our 7 undergraduate departments and programs in a personalized way. Graduates receive a university commemorative medal and have their name announced as they cross the stage and are congratulated by college leaders. Each graduate’s time on stage is visible on jumbo video screens and captured by a professional photographer. 

Visit the UStore in the North Lobby of the Mullins Center to purchase Isenberg Swag for your graduate!

Guests Details:

• This is a ticketed event due to space limitations. Graduates must register by April 22nd following the detailed instructions they receive from the university. Graduates for our ceremony are allocated 4 guest tickets. Tickets will likely be distributed the week of Commencement. 
• Doors to the Mullins Center will open at 8 a.m. Guests should have their ticket ready and enter the Mullins Center via the north end of the building (across from the practice rink). You may select any seat in the arena. Graduates will be seated by major. More information regarding the graduate processional will be posted soon. 
• Traffic in and around campus will be heavy on Commencement weekend. Plan at least an hour of travel time once you arrive in the Amherst area. Additional time should be factored in if utilizing the shuttles. All traffic will follow the campus traffic pattern in place for Saturday. 
• All guests will be required to walk through metal detectors when entering the venue.  Small purses and diaper bags are allowed but will be inspected at all entrances. Plan Your Visit to Mullins Center.

Graduates in the following majors will be seated on the lower alpha side of the arena floor (east side of the Mullins Center):

• Sport Management
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Management
• Accounting
• Marketing

Graduates in the following majors will be seated on the upper alpha side of the arena floor (west side of the Mullins Center):

• Operations & Information Management
• Finance

Graduate Details

• Graduates should arrive at the Mullins Center at 8 a.m. and proceed down the external staircase to the check-in tent in Lot 67. Graduates unable to access the staircase can utilize the elevator in the Mullins Center.
• All graduates will be required to walk through metal detectors when entering the venue. Graduates should not bring backpacks or large bags as they will not be allowed into the venue.

GRADUATES: If you previously requested tickets and received a response from Lyla Paine confirming the disbursement of the tickets you requested, you must follow the steps below to activate your tickets.

1. Locate the email from UMass Athletic Ticket Office (check your spam folder).
2. Click the "Accept Transfer" option from Lyla Paine.
3. Transfer the tickets to your guests prior to Saturday, 5/17 as it is unlikely you will be able to access Wi-Fi at the Mullins Center. You can only transfer the tickets to your guests after you have accepted the ticket transfer from Lyla Paine.

As of Thursday, 5/15, at 4 p.m.:

All remaining unclaimed tickets for the Isenberg Senior Celebration will be transferred to the Mullins Center Box Office. Guests without a ticket can go to the Mullins Center Box Office Saturday morning, 5/17. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 Additional Ticketing Information: All guests entering the Mullins Center celebrating the Isenberg Class of 2025 must have a ticket for entry. This includes current UMass students. 

FAQs

Visit our FAQ page for answers to popular questions regarding Commencement and Senior Celebration.

Contact

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025! If you have any questions regarding the Isenberg Senior Celebration, please contact the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu.