Advanced Degree Commencement - Preparing for and Participating in
What Can We Help You With?
Our Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 pm in the Murray Center on the Rhode Island College campus. Whether you're needing to take all necessary steps to graduate and participate in commencement or you're attending the ceremony as a guest, faculty member, or marshal – the information you need can be found here.
Steps To Graduate | Grad Fest
Take the 5 main steps on the road to graduation - the 5th being Grad Fest, your one-stop shop for all your graduation needs and information.
Commencement Season FAQs
Have questions as you head toward graduation and your commencement ceremony?
Day-of-Ceremony Student Information
From arrival to exit, become acquainted with how your ceremony will progress.
Guest Information
All the information commencement ceremony guests will need.
Faculty and Staff Information
Attend commencement or participate in the ceremony as a Volunteer or Marshall.

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