Adelphi, Md., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — College of Maryland World Campus (UMGC) at this time introduced particulars for its Spring 2026 world graduation season and U.S. Grad Stroll.
A complete of 9,424 UMGC college students are anticipated to finish levels or certificates between January 1 and Might 30, 2026. That whole consists of an anticipated 7,880 U.S.-based learners, 830 in Europe and 714 in Asia.
Their accomplishments embody:
6,623 bachelor’s levels 1,756 grasp’s levels 637 affiliate’s levels 384 certificates
The graduating learners signify all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and nations all over the world. Of these, 62% are affiliated with the navy, together with servicemembers, spouses, and their dependents.
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“These outcomes are more than statistics,” stated UMGC President Gregory W. Fowler, PhD. “They reflect the real-world impact of our mission in the lives of individual learners who set goals, overcame challenges and persevered. We are so proud of all they have accomplished, proud that they chose UMGC as their partner in lifelong learning and proud of all they will contribute in their homes, workplaces and communities in the months and years ahead. Congratulations, graduates!”
UMGC’s Spring 2026 world graduation schedule consists of 5 in‑individual ceremonies throughout Asia and Europe:
Japan Graduation in Tokyo on Saturday, April 11, 2026; Okinawa Graduation on Saturday, April 18, 2026; Korea Graduation in Seoul on Saturday, April 25, 2026; Germany (Ramstein) Graduation on Saturday, Might 2, 2026; and Guam Graduation on Saturday, Might 9, 2026
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Because the end result of the spring graduation season, UMGC will host its annual Stateside Spring Grad Stroll Might 14–17 at the School Park Marriott Resort & Convention Middle in Adelphi, Md. Grad Stroll—an in-person, walkthrough celebration the place learners obtain particular person identify recognition and visitors can watch their family members as they cross the stage—was first launched in 2022 and now attracts 1000’s of graduates and their family members to biannual occasions held every winter and spring.
About College of Maryland World Campus
College of Maryland World Campus was based greater than 75 years in the past particularly to serve the upper schooling wants of working adults and navy service members. At present, UMGC is the most important supplier of postsecondary schooling in Maryland. It continues its world custom with on-line and hybrid programs, greater than 175 classroom and repair places worldwide and greater than 135 levels and certificates backed by the popularity of a state college and the College System of Maryland. For extra data, go to umgc.edu.
