Commencement 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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Commencement Recap

‘You are extraordinary’

The University conferred more than 4,000 degrees over the weekend.

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Student Profiles

A closer look at the achievements of some of our 2023 graduates.

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Photo Gallery

See the main and graduate ceremonies in pictures.

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Watch the Ceremonies

DateTimeEventLocation
Thursday
May 18		11amROTC Commissioning CeremonyEdwards Auditorium
3pmUniversity Academic Excellence AwardsEdwards Auditorium
Friday
May 19		5pmGraduate School CeremonyThe Ryan Center
Saturday
May 20		10am

Main Commencement Ceremony

URI Quadrangle
12pmCollege of Arts and SciencesThe Ryan Center
3pmCollege of NursingKeaney Gymnasium
4pmCollege of Health SciencesThe Ryan Center
Sunday
May 21		9amCollege of BusinessThe Ryan Center
11amAlan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional StudiesKeaney Gymnasium
12:30pmCollege of the Environment and Life SciencesThe Ryan Center
2:30pmCollege of PharmacyKeaney Gymnasium
4:30pmCollege of EngineeringThe Ryan Center
cover art for the URI 2023 Commencement program

One Hundred and Thirty-Seventh Commencement Program

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* Graduates who completed required Enrollment Services paperwork by May 1, 2023 are listed in the program. Academic distinction is based upon grades posted by December, 2022.

Speakers and Guests

Meet the keynote speaker, honorary degree recipients, and student speakers for Commencement 2023.

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Commencement at a Glance

Here’s all you need to know, along with a few fun facts about the Class of 2023.

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