Maryland faculty members conduct conference courses, providing students with a course plan and assignments. Having filed an Application for Graduation for a specific graduation date does not constitute sufficient reason for a conference course to be approved. Near-graduates should request permission for conference courses in writing. Commencement and Recognition Ceremonies Commencement ceremonies are held in Tokyo, Korea, and Okinawa each spring , as well as recognition ceremonies at other locations. The dates of the Commencement ceremonies are not the same as the graduation dates when degrees are awarded.
Graduates receive their diplomas by mail.