2023 Convocation
2022-2023 Conferral Dates
August 26, 2022 for Summer graduates
December 30, 2022 for Fall graduates
May 25, 2023 for Spring graduates
The School's Convocation Ceremony and the University Commencement Ceremony are held once a year in May.
The 2023 BSPH Convocation ceremony will be held at Homewood Field on the Homewood Campus at 9am on Wed., May 24, 2023.
2022 Convocation
The Bloomberg School 2022 Convocation ceremony was held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. on Homewood Field.*
The speaker was Dr. Margaret Hamburg, an internationally recognized leader in public health and medicine.
View updated remarks from Dean MacKenzie about Dean’s Medal recipient Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla.
View the Convocation Brochure, including the list of graduates and awardees.
For more information, please review the details and FAQs below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When and where is the School of Public Health Convocation ceremony?
The 2023 School of Public Health ceremony is at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 24, at Homewood Field, 111 W University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD, 21210. Should weather prohibit the Wednesday morning ceremony, the rain date is scheduled for Thursday, May 25 at 5 p.m.
Gates open one hour prior to the ceremony. Graduates should plan to arrive by 8 a.m. on May 24 to ensure ample time to check in and be seated. More detailed information will be available closer to the ceremony date.
I graduated from a degree program in December 2022. When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
Degrees for December 2022 graduates were posted to transcripts on January 9, 2023 .
How will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas for December graduates will be mailed directly from the vendor. Shipping will begin on or before February 3, 2023. Students with financial holds should submit a case to SEAM once the hold is cleared to request the release of their diploma.
I earned a certificate. When will it post to my transcript?
Fall certificate completions that were reported to the office or Records and Registration by January 13, 2023 have been posted to transcripts. Completions reported after January 13, 2023 will be posted as Spring completions, after the end of 4th term.
When will the graduation application close for May 2023 graduates?
The application will close on February 24, 2023. Expected graduates will have an opportunity, via the application link, to verify diploma name and diploma address between March 1 and March 10, 2023
I graduated in August 2022/December 2022. Are graduation ceremonies held during these months?
No. The School and University-wide graduation ceremonies are held once a year in May. August 2022 and December 2022 graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2023 ceremonies.
When will I receive information about the May 2023 graduation ceremonies?
All August and December 2022 graduates as well as May 2023 graduates who have completed the graduation application should expect to receive two separate invitations. One invitation for the May 24 Public Health Convocation ceremony and one invitation to the May 25 University Commencement ceremony .
Both invitations are now expected to go out on or about March 15, 2023
Graduates who wish to participate in either or both ceremonies, must RSVP to the invitation(s).
I want to participate in the May 2023 ceremony(ies). How do I order regalia?
All ceremony participants must wear regalia. The regalia order site is open now through April 8, 2023
How do I RSVP for the May 2023 ceremony(ies)?
All August and December 2022 graduates as well as May 2023 graduates who have completed the graduation application should expect to receive two separate invitations. One invitation for the May 24 Public Health Convocation ceremony and one invitation to the May 25 University Commencement ceremony .
Both invitations are now expected to go out on or about March 15, 2023
Graduates who wish to participate in either or both ceremonies, must RSVP to the invitation(s).
Please note: Your RSVP response and not the ceremony indicated on the graduation application will be used to confirm your participation.
I want to invite family or friends who do not live in the U.S. How do I obtain a Consulate Letter of Invitation?
Graduates can obtain a Consulate Letter of Invitation by opening a SEAM case under the Records and Registration -> Inquire or apply for graduation topic area. Please include the names and relationship of the invitees in your request.
Are tickets required?
Tickets are not required for family and guests of graduates to attend the ceremonies. There is no limit to the number of guests graduates can invite.
What COVID-19 protocols will be in place for the ceremony?
The most current guidelines for campus events are available on the Coronavirus Information page.
Where can I park for the ceremony?
Please visit the Parking and Transportation page for complete details on parking and other transportation options for the ceremony
Will there be accessibility accommodations?
Information on accessibility can be found on the university Commencement ceremony visitor information page.
Are there restrictions on what can be brought to Homewood Field?
Information on accessibility can be found on the university Commencement ceremony visitor information page.
For information on applying to graduate and degree conferral, go to the Office of Records and Registration.