Commencement 2025
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We're Excited to Celebrate Our Graduates!
2025 Commencement Ceremonies
- Advanced Degree Ceremony: Thursday, May 15, 5:30 pm, RIC's Murray Center
- Baccalaureate Degree Ceremony: Saturday, May 17, 10 am, Amica Mutual Pavilion
Your Guide to Graduation Preparation and Ceremony Information
We know that there are lots of details to keep track of as commencement approaches. Don't worry - we're here to support you. During the spring semester, this will be your source for:
- Official Lead-Up-To-Commencement Events
- Commencement Ceremony FAQs
- Graduate, Guest, Faculty, and Marshal–Specific Ceremony Information, and more
And on commencement day, a live-stream recording of the event, with digital program, will be presented here.
Eligibility and Ceremony Questions
If you're wondering whether you're eligible to graduate, the Registrar's Office can assist you. For any questions about the ceremony, the Commencement Office is happy to help!
Steps to Graduate | Attending Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 2
There are 5 main steps to take toward graduation, and attending Grad Fest is one of them. Take a look!
Advanced Degree Ceremony - Leading Up to and Participating
This ceremony, honoring those earning a master's or doctorate level degree or a certificate of graduate study, will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Murray Center, on the RIC Campus.
Baccalaureate Ceremony - Leading Up to and Participating
This ceremony, which will honor those earning a bachelor's degree, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 am at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in downtown, Providence, RI.
Contact Us
Commencement Office
The Commencement Office works to ensure that our graduates, their families, and our campus community enjoys a memorable ceremony and celebration that is student-centered and family oriented.
- emailcommencement@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8900
- placeAlumni & Visitor Center