Commencement
Join us for our fun, spirited celebration of RISD’s newest art and design standouts—the Class of 2024.
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, June 1 at 9 am eastern (doors open 8 am)
Amica Mutual Pavilion
One Lasalle Square, Providence RI
Graduate Hooding Ceremonies
Friday, May 31 at 12 pm and 2 pm eastern
RISD Auditorium
17 Canal Walk, Providence RI
Commencement tickets
Graduating students can reserve up to eight free tickets for invited guests. If you need more than the allotted eight tickets, you may also request an additional six tickets. Requests for additional tickets will be fulfilled based on availability.
Only graduating students are able to request tickets. You must order your tickets by April 26. You can find more information about ticket ordering and pickup on this site.
Important dates and deadlines
Apr 26
Deadline for graduates to order Commencement tickets
May 31
Graduate Hooding Ceremonies at the RISD Auditorium
Jun 1
Commencement ceremony at Amica Mutual Pavillion
Caps and gowns
The deadline to order caps and gowns for Commencement has now passed. If you did not order your cap and gown by April 17, you may still pick up an extra one from the RISD Store beginning May 20. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email risdstore@risd.edu.
For graduate students who missed the order deadline, extra hoods will be available at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony as well as at Commencement.
Venue information and accessibility
The Amica Mutual Pavilion is an accessible building. For Graduate Hooding, the accessible entrance for RISD Auditorium is located on Amos Street.
We ask that graduating students let us know about the special seating needs of their families and guests when reserving tickets for Commencement. You may also email us at commencement@risd.edu or call 401 454-6379. Please contact us well in advance for information on entry and seating arrangements.
An American Sign Language (ASL) translator will be on stage during Commencement as well as at the Graduate Hooding Ceremonies. The Commencement program will include translations of ceremony details and the president’s welcome message in more than 20 languages.
Special events
click the event link for location details
May 31–June 2, 2024
Part of Commencement + Reunion Weekend, this year's reunions celebrate the classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019 and our two-year reunion class 2022!
Saturday, June 1, 2024
11 am–5 pm
Featuring over 100 RISD artists, makers and designers, RISD Craft is a highlight of Commencement + Reunion Weekend. RISD Craft is held each year on historic Benefit Street located in the center of campus.
Post-commencement reception
Saturday, June 1, 2024
12–1:30 pm
Immediately following the Commencement Ceremony at the Amica Mutual Pavillion, our entire community is invited to celebrate the Class of 2024 at a festive reception back on campus.
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