Graduation Emails Sent

As we welcome students back to campus for the 2026 Spring semester, the Commencement Team is looking forward to a successful and exciting commencement season this May.

We are happy to share that our Advanced degree candidates will once again be celebrating their Commencement Ceremony on campus, this year in the Recreation Center, Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Our undergraduates will continue to celebrate at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Both ceremonies will be able to provide graduates and guests with a comfortable, safe, and celebratory environment.

Commencement 2026 Details

Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony

• Thursday, May 14, 5:30 pm  
• Recreation Center, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

Undergraduate Degree Commencement Ceremony  

• Saturday, May 16, 10 am (procession begins at 9:20 am)  
• Amica Mutual Pavilion, One La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903 

We are looking forward to celebrating with you!

We have exciting news to share!

You are receiving this email because you may be eligible to participate in the upcoming Rhode Island College Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, One LaSalle Square at 10 am. Procession begins promptly at 9:20 am.

Here are some very important dates and action items to keep in mind if you plan to participate in the May 16 Commencement Ceremony. Follow these five easy steps to Graduate in May:

1. If you have not already, make sure you apply for graduation – you can only apply once. Here’s how:
   1. Log into MyRIC.
   2. Select "Student Center."
   3. Look for the "academics" drop down box.
   4. Choose "Apply for Graduation." 
   5. Choose "Spring 2026" or "Summer 2026" and follow the instructions. (Please note that Summer 2026 graduates can walk in the May 2026 ceremony with 9 credits or less remaining.) 
2. Contact your academic advisor as well as your graduation advisor in the Registrar’s Office to confirm your graduation status. (Please be aware that receipt of this email is not confirmation of your eligibility.)
   • Students in Health Sciences, BPS, School of Business, Social Work, and FSEHD programs, please email Ally Ledoux at aledoux@ric.edu.
   • Students in FAS and Nursing, please email Terry Riley-Wilcox at triley@ric.edu.
3. Confirm your home mailing address. Your diploma is mailed to your home address. Change your address (if needed), by filling out the Change of Information (Name/Address) Form and then email it to the Registrar's Office at records@ric.edu from your RIC student issued email address.
4. Order your Commencement regalia (cap & gown) online. Please order your commencement regalia on or before Friday, March 6, 2026, in order to pick-up at Grad Fest on April 8, 2026
5. Attend Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Recreation Center between 10 am and 6 pm. If you are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony you may:
   • Receive your guest tickets (up to 6 tickets) as long as you are on the Registrar's Grad List to pick up tickets. (Students added later will be communicated with on how to obtain tickets.)
   • Pick-up your pre-ordered regalia

Please visit Commencement 2026 for information related to this year's ceremony.

Questions

Eligibility questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office, and questions about the ceremony can be directed to the Commencement Office.

Email Registrar's Office Email Commencement Office

Sincerely, The Rhode Island College Commencement Team

Greetings!

You are receiving this email because you may be eligible to participate in the upcoming Rhode Island College Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, One LaSalle Square at 10 am. Procession begins promptly at 9:20 am.

Here are some very important dates and action items to keep in mind if you plan to participate in the May 16 Commencement Ceremony. Follow these two easy steps to Graduate in May:

1. Order your Commencement regalia (cap & gown) online. Please order your commencement regalia on or before Friday, March 6, 2026, in order to pick-up at Grad Fest on April 8, 2026
2. Attend Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Recreation Center between 10 am and 6 pm. If you are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony you may:
   • Receive your guest tickets (up to 6 tickets) as long as you are on the Registrar's Grad List to pick up tickets. (Students added later will be communicated with on how to obtain tickets.)
   • Pick-up your pre-ordered regalia

Please visit Commencement 2026 for information related to this year's ceremony.

Questions

Eligibility questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office, and questions about the ceremony can be directed to the Commencement Office.

Email Registrar's Office Email Commencement Office

Sincerely, The Rhode Island College Commencement Team

We have exciting news to share!

You are receiving this email because you may be eligible to participate in the upcoming Rhode Island College Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Recreation Center on the Rhode Island College Campus.

Here are some very important dates and action items to keep in mind if you plan to participate in the May 14 Commencement Ceremony. Follow these five easy steps to Graduate in May:

1. If you have not already – make sure to apply for graduation. (You can only apply once.) Here's how:
   1. Log into MyRIC
   2. Select "Student Center."
   3. Look for the "academics" drop down box.
   4. Choose "Apply for Graduation." 
   5. Choose "Spring 2026" or "Summer 2026" and follow the instructions. (Please note that Summer 2026 graduates can walk in the May 2026 ceremony with all but three courses remaining.)
2. Contact both your academic advisor and your graduation advisor (Bridgid Webster) in the Registrar's Office to confirm your graduation status. (Please be aware that receipt of this email is not confirmation of your eligibility.) Email Bridgid at bwester@ric.edu
3. Confirm your home mailing address. Your diploma is mailed to your home address. Change your address (if needed), by filling out the Change of Information (Name/Address) Form and then email it to the Registrar's Office at records@ric.edu from your RIC student issued email address.
4. Order your Commencement regalia (cap & gown) online. Please order your commencement regalia on or before Friday, March 6, 2026, in order to pick-up at Grad Fest on April 8, 2026
5. Attend Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Recreation Center between 10 am and 6 pm. If you are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony you may:
   • Receive your guest tickets (up to 4 tickets) as long as you are on the Registrar's Grad List to pick up tickets. (Students added later will be communicated with on how to obtain tickets.)
   • Pick-up your pre-ordered regalia

Please visit Commencement 2026 for information related to this year's ceremony.

Questions

Eligibility questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office, and questions about the ceremony can be directed to the Commencement Office.

Email Registrar's Office Email Commencement Office

Sincerely, The Rhode Island College Commencement Team

Greetings

You are receiving this email because you may be eligible to participate in the upcoming Rhode Island College Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Recreation Center on the Rhode Island College Campus.

Here are some very important dates and action items to keep in mind if you plan to participate in the May 14 Commencement Ceremony. Follow these two easy steps to participate in the Commencement Ceremony in May:

Reminder that the final day to order your Commencement regalia (cap & gown) for pick-up at Grad Fest is today, Friday, March 6, 2026. You can order your Commencement regalia (cap & gown) online. The last day to order your regalia for home delivery is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

We are also excited to offer you an opportunity to order your class ring! Come by the Student Union Lobby on Monday, March 16 or Tuesday, March 17 from 10 am to 3 pm to speak with representatives and view class ring options prior to Grad Fest. If you aren't able to attend these dates, you can speak with vendors at Grad Fest on April 8 from 10 am to 6 pm.

RIC Class Rings from Herff Jones

RIC Class Rings from Balfour

Please visit Commencement 2026 for information related to this year's ceremony.

Questions

Eligibility questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office, and questions about the ceremony can be directed to the Commencement Office.

Email Registrar's Office Email Commencement Office

Sincerely, The Rhode Island College Commencement Team