2023 Commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2023!
As members of the UVM Class of 2023, you join a group of special people in the world who share the lifelong value of moving humankind forward — in unique and individual ways.
Nation's Top Science Leader Speaks on the Spirit of Excellence
Program: 222nd Commencement Ceremony (PDF)
Photography:
- For official individual photographs of graduates from each school or college ceremony, please visit the GradImages website
- For photographs of the University Commencement Ceremony, visit the University Commencement Ceremony Photo Gallery
Videos:
- Recorded videos of the ceremonies during commencement weekend can be viewed here
Commencement Speaker:
- The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the U.S. National Science Foundation - Bio | Transcript (PDF)
President's Remarks:
Greetings:
- Ron E. Lumbra, '83, Chair of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees (PDF)
- Maddie Henson '23, President of the Student Government Asociation (PDF)
- Justin Mark Hideaki Salisbury G'23, President of the Graduate Student Senate (PDF)
2023 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards
2022 Commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
As members of the UVM Class of 2022, you join a group of special people in the world who share the lifelong value of moving humankind forward — in very unique and individual ways.
Reach Toward Immense Possibilities
Program: 221st Commencement Ceremony (PDF)
Photography:
- For official individual photographs of graduates from each school or college ceremony, please visit the GradImages website
- For photographs of the University Commencement Main Ceremony visit the Main Ceremony image gallery
Commencement 2022 Ceremony Videos:
Recorded videos of the ceremonies during commencement weekend
Commencement Speaker:
- Erik Weihenmayer, Adventurer - Bio | Transcript (PDF)
President's Remarks:
Greetings:
- Ron E. Lumbra, ‘83, Chair of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees (PDF)
- Sam Pasqualoni, Class of 2022, President of the Student Government Association (PDF)
- Rosaura J. Chapina, G’23, President of the Graduate Student Senate (PDF)
2022 Outstanding Student Leader Awards
2021 Commencement
220th Commencement: May 20 and 21, 2021
President Garimella Delivers 2021 UVM Commencement Remarks (PDF)
Governor Scott Greeting to Graduates
Photos and Program:
- Program of 220th Commencement Ceremony (PDF)
- For official individual photographs of graduates from each school or college ceremony, please visit the GradImages website. GradImages, a professional commencement photography business, photographed each in-person graduate in their regalia at the ceremonies on May 20 and May 21 when they crossed the stage.
- For general photographs of the ceremonies, visit UVM Commencement Ceremonies Collection
- Commencement 2021 Ceremony Videos
2021 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards:
The Outstanding Student Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious awards presented by the University of Vermont. The students recognized have been nominated by fellow members of the campus community—including students, faculty and staff—for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University.
2020 Commencement
219th Commencement - August 14, 2021
President Garimella Delivers 2020 Commencement Remarks (PDF)
Photos and Program:
- Program of 219th Commencement Ceremony (PDF)
- For official individual photographs from each school or college ceremony, please visit the GradImages website
- For general photographs of the ceremonies, visit UVM Commencement Ceremonies Collection (password: 2020grad)
- 2020 Commencement Ceremony Videos
2020 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards:
The Outstanding Student Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious awards presented by the University of Vermont. The students recognized have been nominated by fellow members of the campus community—including students, faculty and staff—for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University.
2020 Virtual Celebration
Congratulations, Class of 2020!
Today, May 17, 2020, is a day we had planned to be together with you and your loved ones on campus, celebrating a major milestone in your academic journey, your UVM experience, and the start of new possibilities ahead. Today, we hope you will allow yourself time to feel all that this accomplishment carries with it and, perhaps, a little less far apart. Today, you are the UVM Class of 2020!
MEET THE CLASS OF 2020: Celebrating some of our seniors
BRING ON THE AWARDS: Student Life Awards, Mosaic Center Awards, and more
MOST FULBRIGHTS EVER: In 2020, more University of Vermont students and alumni received Fulbrights than ever before