Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Recreation Center
Grad Fest is your one-stop location obtain your guest tickets, pick up your Commencement regalia, get your general questions answered about the 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

Dear Graduates,
Commencement is an amazing day! You have completed a proud accomplishment for you, and your family and loved ones. We want to remind everyone that it is essential to celebrate responsibly and respectfully. We recognize that everyone is going to enjoy the day in different ways, but we can all do so in ways that protect our individual and interpersonal safety. The Dunkin' Donuts Center has strict policies on alcohol, drugs, and other prohibited items that apply to ALL attendees.
Join us on Commencement Day for a time to safely celebrate you, your fellow graduates and all that you have accomplished.
Happy Graduation!
Grad Fest is your one-stop location obtain your guest tickets, pick up your Commencement regalia, get your general questions answered about the 2022 Commencement Ceremony.
Line-up
Ph.D. Candidates
Master’s Candidates
Baccalaureate Candidates
Processional and Seating of Graduates
Ph.D. & DNP Graduates
Master’s Graduates
Baccalaureate Graduates
Recessional
Grad Images is the official Commencement photographer. Grad Images will be on the stage to take individual photographs of graduates as they receive their diploma case. Proofs will be emailed to graduates within 5-10 business days after the ceremony and photos may be ordered at that time. For additional information, Please contact Grad Images at 800-261-2576 or by email at giservices@gradimages.com.
Students with disabilities who plan to attend Commencement and who may need accommodations should please contact the Disability Services Center at 401-456-2776 or by email at dsc@ric.edu.
Registration will be required for all in-person individual college ceremonies, and the number of guest tickets allotted will be based upon the number of RSVPs and COVID-19 guidelines.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rhode Island Department of Health, and RIC COVID-19 Task Force will be closely monitored and followed, leading up to the ceremonies.
Please be advised that plans are subject to change.