Commencement Weekend
Day of Commencement /
Timeline
| 8:00am EDT | MICA Store opens for Regalia pickup |
| 9:00am EDT | Graduate students arrive at the Church parking lot next to the Main Building to check in and line up for the Graduate Class Photo. |
| 9:15am EDT | Class Photo, Main Building front steps |
| 9:30am EDT | Graduates follow staff down Mt Royal Ave to line up by program in front of Station Building for Graduate Commencement Procession |
| 9:50am EDT | Graduate Commencement Procession begins. |
| 10:00am EDT | Commencement Procession enters Symphony Hall |
| 10:00am-12:30pm EDT | GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall |
| 12:30-2:00pm EDT | Graduate Commencement Reception at Cohen Plaza Commencement Celebration Tent |
Instructional Videos
What to expect the day of commencement
What to expect on stage
Timeline
| 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT | MICA Store opens for Regalia pickup |
| 2:00pm EDT | Undergraduate students arrive at the Church parking lot next to the Main Building to check in and line up for the Undergraduate Class Photo. |
| 2:15pm EDT | Class Photo, Main Building front steps |
| 2:30pm EDT | Graduates follow staff down Mt Royal Ave to line up by program in front of Station Building for Graduate Commencement Procession |
| 2:50pm EDT | Undergraduate Commencement Procession begins. |
| 3:00pm EDT | Commencement Procession enters Symphony Hall |
| 3:00pm-5:30pm EDT | UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall |
| 5:30pm EDT | Graduate Commencement Reception at Cohen Plaza Commencement Celebration Tent |
Instructional Videos
What to expect the day of commencement
What to expect on stage
Graduating students: There will not be a good place to leave a bag during the ceremony, so we encourage you to stick with what you can fit in your pockets. Snacks and water will be available at check in.
Guests: Balloons or large signs that may obstruct others‘ view cannot be taken into the symphony hall. Loud noise makers are discouraged; those with sound sensitivities are encouraged to bring ear plugs and sound blocking headphones if need be.
ArtWalk 2026 /
Don't Miss the ArtWalk Opening!
Opening on Friday, May 15 in multiple buildings on MICA’s campus, ArtWalk is the largest display of visual art in Baltimore for art lovers and collectors.
- Thousands of pieces of unique one-of-a-kind artwork by nearly 300 of the nation's most talented emerging artists.
- The only opportunity to meet and talk with our artists as well as the ability to be the first in line to purchase their artwork before prices soar.
- A fun-filled evening to connect with your family, friends and neighbors at the best party in town.
- Being able to sample delicious fare from Baltimore's top food trucks, including Bmore Greek Grill, Breaking the Borders Down, Kommie Pig, and Kooper’s Chowhound.
Be sure to join us on Friday, May 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged!