2019 Main Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:30 p.m.
URI Quadrangle
Our Main Commencement Ceremony recognizes the achievements of all of our graduates in a single event on the URI Quadrangle. Student diplomas are not presented at the main ceremony. Undergraduate degrees are presented at the individual college ceremonies.
Schedule
Noon
Bachelor’s degree candidates assemble in academic attire on Lower College Road in areas that are designated for each college.
12:20 p.m.
Bagpipes and 50th Class step-off
12:30 p.m.
Bell tolls and procession begins. After the procession is complete, Commencement exercises will begin and run approximately 90 minutes.
See the List of Speakers and Honored Guests »
College Ceremonies
Students are presented with their diplomas at their individual college ceremonies.