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Graduation

The University of Massachusetts Amherst awards graduate degrees in February, May, and September. Since paperwork for graduation is required well before the degree date (click here for deadlines), please contact Elizabeth Parolski, Master's Advisor, to review your degree requirements prior to submitting your eligibility form to the Academic Programs Office. Instructions will be sent to all students prior to the deadline each semester.

May is the only graduation date that students "walk" and attend a ceremony at UMass. Students graduating in September, February and May are invited to "walk" and attend a ceremony the UMass May graduation ceremonies.

Please be sure you have satisfied all requirements for the degree: