The University of Miami's own commencement page confirms Spring Commencement 2027 runs Thursday, May 6 through Monday, May 10, across ten separate ceremonies by school, all at the Watsco Center.
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What’s confirmed
In Coral Gables, FL, the University of Miami’s own commencement page confirms Spring Commencement 2027 runs Thursday, May 6 through Monday, May 10, across ten ceremonies by school, all at the Watsco Center — real dates pulled directly from the university’s official schedule, which itself flags them as “tentative and subject to change” until finalized.
Ten ceremonies across four days
Thursday, May 6: College of Engineering, Rosenstiel School, and School of Nursing & Health Studies (10am); Herbert Business School (4pm). Friday, May 7: School of Architecture, School of Communication, School of Education & Human Development, and Frost School of Music (10am); College of Arts & Sciences (4pm). Saturday, May 8: Law School (10am); Miller School of Medicine (4pm). Monday, May 10: Graduate degree ceremonies (10am and 4pm).
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Frequently asked questions
What days does University of Miami's 2027 Commencement cover?
Thursday, May 6 through Monday, May 10, 2027, confirmed directly on the University of Miami's own commencement page.
Is there one ceremony everyone attends?
No — the university splits Commencement into ten separate ceremonies by school across the four-day stretch, each covering different colleges.
Which session covers my graduate's school?
May 6: Engineering, Rosenstiel School, Nursing (10am) and Herbert Business School (4pm). May 7: Architecture, Communication, Education, Frost School of Music (10am) and Arts & Sciences (4pm). May 8: Law (10am) and Miller School of Medicine (4pm). May 10: Graduate degree ceremonies (10am and 4pm).
Where are the ceremonies held?
Watsco Center, 1245 Dauer Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 — the University of Miami's basketball arena and its standing commencement venue for every session.
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