Amherst, MA ยท Class of 2026
UMass Amherst Graduation Tassels
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship of the UMass system, a public research university strong in computer science and public health.
Typical commencement
May
UMass Amherst ceremonies
Class we design for
Class of 2026
Rolls forward each fall
Official colors
#881C1C ยท #000000
Minutemen palette
The UMass Amherst look
Regalia and keepsakes rendered in Minutemen colors, ready for the Class of 2026.
Popular UMass Amherst programs
UMass Amherst is known for Computer Science, Engineering, Business and more. Shop gifts by major:
Your UMass Amherst graduation guide
Lock in your UMass Amherst colors
Minutemen colors are #881C1C and #000000. Enter those exact hex values in the Studio so your cap, tassel and photo overlay match UMass Amherst regalia โ then order the matching physical tassel in the same shades.
Plan around a May commencement
UMass Amherst ceremonies typically fall in May. Design and order your Class of 2026 tassel and keepsakes a few weeks ahead so everything arrives before Minutemen grads walk.
Show your Amherst pride
Nod to Amherst, Massachusetts in your photo captions and props, and add a 2026 year charm. A Sam the Minuteman themed sticker makes group Minutemen shots instantly recognizable.
Recognize computer science achievements
If you earned honors in computer science or another program, pair your tassel with an honor cord or medal in UMass Amherst colors so your accomplishment reads clearly across the stage and in every frame.
UMass Amherst graduation FAQs
๏ผWhat are UMass Amherst's official colors?
UMass Amherst's colors are #881C1C and #000000. You can apply those exact hex values to a cap, tassel, and photo in the free Studio, then order a matching physical tassel.
๏ผWhen does UMass Amherst graduate?
UMass Amherst commencement ceremonies typically take place in May. The current graduating class we design for is the Class of 2026.
๏ผCan I get a Minutemen graduation tassel in school colors?
Yes. Every colorable product can be made in UMass Amherst's #881C1C/#000000 palette โ pick the school, enter the colors, or start from a ready-made bundle.
๏ผHow do I customize a UMass Amherst graduation photo?
Open the Studio, upload your photo, and set the cap and tassel to UMass Amherst's colors with your 2026 year charm. Download the image free, or order the real tassel and keepsakes.
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