Honors Convocation

Dental graduates gather in cap and gown for the 2023 Honors Convocation.

The Honors Convocation is the recognition of degree completion.

During the ceremony, degree candidates walk across the stage and receive their doctoral hoods (DDS) or pins (BSDH). Two members of the faculty are selected by each class to hood or pin the graduates. Degree candidates may also pre-select up to two individual doctoral hooders/pinners that are not faculty. Specific requirements for doctoral hooders/pinners will be provided to the graduates.

2026 Honors Convocation Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Time: 8 a.m. promptly
*Please note: Guests will not be seated during the processional

Location:
The Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD  21201

Every graduate will receive 12 guest tickets. Tickets are required for all guests regardless of age. Seating is open.

Accessible seating is limited at the venue. Guests need to contact Helen Dagilis at hdagilis@umaryland.edu or 410-706-0258 to inquire about accessible seating.

Hippodrome Theatre policies can be found here:
https://baltimore.broadway.com/theatre/the-hippodrome-theatre/#overview