UNE Commencement 2026

The 191st University Commencement Ceremony for the University of New England was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, Maine. This ceremony included all undergraduate and graduate students with full pomp and circumstance and officially conferred the degrees of the Class of 2026.

Watch highlights from the 2026 Ceremony

On May 16, UNE awarded nearly 1,400 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees during its Commencement ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Watch the highlights of this special day, including proud graduates and addresses from University President James Herbert.