College Graduation Ceremonies

As part of Commencement activities, the University of New England recognized the accomplishments of its graduates at individual College Graduation Ceremonies held on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20. 

The 188th University Commencement Ceremony for UNE was held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, Maine. The Commencement included all undergraduate and graduate students with full pomp and circumstance and officially conferred the degrees on the Class of 2023.

The six college ceremonies honored the academic achievements of the Class of 2023 and featured the presentation of awards and other distinctions to the graduating class. At the ceremonies, students individually crossed the stage to receive recognition and congratulations from the college dean, obtain their diploma holder, and have pictures taken.

Graduate ceremonies bestowed special recognition for master's and doctoral degree students by showcasing the placement of the hoods on the graduates, signifying their success in completing the graduate program. For many participants, the ceremony symbolized the culmination of graduate studies and the degree recipient’s transition from student to colleague.