Commencement

Countdown to Commencement

Bowie State University is proud of the tenacity our students have demonstrated to get to graduation. This milestone symbolizes not just their commitment, dedication, and grit, but the strength of their support system. This accomplishment results from their hard work and the trusted guidance of their community, and the ceremony commemorates their transition from student to alumni. Join us as we honor their dedication to success and witness the newest Bowie State graduates take tomorrow boldly!

  • Friday, May 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Bulldog Stadium

Livestream

Can't attend the event? View a livestream of the 2025 Spring Commencement below.

Keynote Speaker

Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

Senator Alsobrooks made history in the November elections as the first Black woman from Maryland elected to the U.S. Senate.

Graduates Spotlight

Get to know some of Bowie State University’s incredible graduates. See the preview below and visit the full Graduate Spotlight page for more inspiring stories.

See Additional Graduate Spotlights

Kamilia S. Palacios

Kamila Palacios, a senior government major in Bowie State University’s Department of History and Government, is taking her next step toward a career in immigration law after receiving the prestigious Fannie Angelos Scholarship.

Read More ▸

Megan Borga

Bowie State University is a catalyst for transformative leadership, as exemplified by Megan Borga, a 2025 graduate of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program.

Read More ▸

Elijah Taylor

Elijah Taylor, a classically trained vocalist and Recording Academy member, has turned his passion for music into national impact.

Read More ▸