Isenberg Senior Celebration

Isenberg Undergraduate Barbeque

Friday, May 8, 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 15, 2026
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 16, 2026
9 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. Ticketing information will be added once an announcement is made by the university.
• 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 participating in the ceremonies must be registered for every ceremony they attend, but they do not need tickets. 
• Isenberg graduates are allotted 4 guest tickets for the Isenberg Senior Celebration. Graduates need to 1) register to attend the Isenberg Senior Celebration and 2) claim up to 4 of their guest tickets through Tassel. Graduates cannot claim their allotted tickets any other way. Graduates have until April 18th to register and claim their allotted tickets.
• Graduates can request additional guest tickets through the Isenberg Senior Celebration Additional Ticket Request Form.  Any unclaimed tickets will be distributed fairly and equitably as possible. Duplicate requests for additional tickets are discouraged. Graduates can contact Lyla Paine if they need to adjust their ticket request.
• Isenberg Undergraduate Programs will be notified of any unclaimed tickets in early May. Unclaimed tickets are not guaranteed (Isenberg’s graduate participation rate is 83%). Graduates should plan accordingly. The Isenberg Senior Celebration will be livestreamed!
• 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.

FAQs

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

Contact

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026! If you have any questions regarding the Isenberg Senior Celebration, please contact the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu.