Steps To Graduate | Grad Fest

For undergraduate and advanced degree graduating students, 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 – Wednesday, April 8 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 graduation ceremony regalia, and have your general questions answered about the 2026 ceremonies.

5 Steps to Take Toward Graduating

Step 1: Apply to Graduate

Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 graduates who have not applied to graduate must do so on MyRIC. (This step is not applicable to January 2026 graduates.)

Step 2: Review Your Academic Records

1. Review your Academic Advisement Report with your advisor. Advanced Degree Candidates – please 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 Graduation Regalia (Cap & Gown)

If you order your regalia online on or before Sunday, March 1, 2026, 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 Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 

Step 5: Attend Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

Come to the Recreation Center between 10 am and 6 pm. For questions about 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 the undergraduate or advanced degree graduation ceremony you may:

• pick-up your tickets for your family and guests (the number will be determined based on the number of graduates)
• pick-up pre-ordered regalia (cap & gown)
• order your class ring
• have your professional or graduation photo taken by Grad Images
• take advantage of other services from Adams Library, Center for Disability Access, Career and Life Design, Military Resource Center, Office of Alumni Affairs, Rhode Island College Foundation, and Unity Center