UM Announces Spring 2026 Candidates for Graduation

University of Montana

Cary Shimek

A UM students happily holds her diploma.

More than 2,000 UM students are expected to earn their degrees at the conclusion of spring semester. (UM photo by Tommy Martino)

MISSOULA – The University of Montana has more than 2,000 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2026.

The students listed in the links below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees.

Students with “cum laude” after their name indicate a GPA of 3.40 to 3.69. “Magna laude” indicates a 3.70 to 3.89 GPA, and “summa laude” is 3.90 and above.

All lists are available online on the UM Dean’s List and Degree Candidates page.

Official awarding of a degree and any official designation of graduation with honors or graduation with high honors is not made until students complete their final term of enrollment and meet all requirements.

UM will hold its Spring Commencement ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the Adams Center. Honorary doctorates will be presented to acclaimed author Debra Magpie Earling and business leader Joe Whittinghill, who also will provide the Commencement addresses.

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Contact: UM Registrar’s Office, graduation@umontana.edu.