Steps To Graduate | Grad Fest

There are 5 main steps to take toward graduation: applying to graduate, reviewing your academic records, confirming your home mailing address, ordering your cap & gown, and attending Grad Fest, which is being held on Wednesday, April 2 from 10 am–6 pm in the Recreation Center.

What is Grad Fest?

Grad Fest is your one-stop shop for all your graduation needs and information. You can obtain your guest tickets, pick up your Commencement regalia, and have your general questions answered about the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.

5 Steps to Take Toward Graduating

Step 1: Apply to Graduate

Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 graduates who have not applied to graduate must do so online at MyRIC. (This is not applicable to January 2025 graduates.)

Step 2: Review Your Academic Records

1. Review your Academic Advisement Report with your advisor. Advanced Degree Candidates: meet with your advisor.
2. Ensure that all of your coursework is complete and on record.
3. Review your grades for the semester.

Step 3: Confirm Your Home Mailing Address

Your diploma is mailed to your home address. Use the Change Information (Name/Address) Form to change your address, if needed. Please submit completed forms to the Registrar's Office, located in Building 4, lower level (East campus).

Step 4: Order Your Commencement Regalia (Cap & Gown)

If you ordered your regalia online on or before Saturday, March 1, 2025, you will be able to pick up your regalia at Grad Fest. The last day to place an online regalia delivery, for home delivery, is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 

Step 5: Attend Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 

Come to the Recreation Center between 10 am and 6 pm. For questions about event accessibility or disability accommodations needed to participate in Grad Fest please call the Center for Disability Access at 401-456-2776. 

If you are eligible to participate in Commencement Ceremony you may:

• pick-up up-to 6 tickets
• pick-up pre-ordered regalia
• order your class ring 
• learn about Senior Week activities
• have your professional or graduation photo taken by Grad Images
• take advantage of other services from the Adams Library, the Center for Disability Access, Career Development, Military Resource Center, Office of Alumni Affairs, Rhode Island College Foundation, and The Unity Center