For Students

• Baccalaureate Commencement checklist
• Commencement Rehearsal
• Indoor Exercises/Inclement Weather
• Maps and Diagrams
• Commencement Program

Commencement Rehearsal

Rehearsal for Commencement will be held Friday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. Marshals, under the direction of Dolores Passarelli, will be on hand to assist you. You do not need to bring your regalia to rehearsal. If weather permits (anything short of rain) please report as follows:

All degree candidates should go to the baseball and softball fields, located behind Gaige Hall. Look for the flag that matches the color of your hood and tassel. We will use the ball field fences to post signs for the line of march.

Behind each flag, candidates should line up alphabetically within each degree. Anything that you, as an individual, can do to speed the process by getting into the right spot will be greatly appreciated! This will help to insure that when your name is called during the ceremony, you will be appearing on the platform just at the right moment for family and friends to see you.

Note: In case of rain ON REHEARSAL DAY, go to The Murray Center, where Ms. Passarelli will conduct the briefing portion of the rehearsal. Plan to arrive earlier on Saturday morning at the ball field sites (8:30 a.m. rather than 8:45 a.m.) as you will not have had an opportunity to practice lining up.

Indoor Exercises/Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather (rain or temperatures 58 degrees or below) on Commencement day, each graduate will have TWO admission tickets for the exercises being held in the Gymnasium of The Murray Center. Please let your guests know that wide-screen video broadcast of the ceremonies will be available at:

Please Note: The ceremony will also be available via live webcast.

Commencement Rain: In case of rain on Commencement morning, degree candidates should report at 8:30 a.m. as follows:

Commencement Cold: If the Commencement is held indoors due to unseasonably cold temperatures (58 degrees or below), the procession will form at the outdoor locations on the ball field and marshals will lead you inside for the ceremonies.

Maps and Diagrams

• Procession Diagram
• Diagram of the Line of March to be used during Commencement Exercises.
• Commencement Map
• Seating, Vendors, and Amenities for Commencement Exercises.
• Campus Map
• Official Map of the Rhode Island College campus.

Commencement Program

The 2008 Commencement Program will be posted when available.

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