We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 throughout the weekend of May 19–21, 2023, on the Kingston Campus.
This year, the traditional Main Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. on the Quad. President Marc Parlange will preside over the ceremony, which features the conferral of undergraduate and honorary degrees, Commencement speakers, and ceremonial traditions.
In addition, the Graduate School ceremony and the University’s eight colleges will hold individual ceremonies throughout the weekend where participating graduates will have their names announced, cross the stage, and have professional photos taken. Tickets are required to attend college ceremonies, and each graduate can invite up to eight guests.
guest ticket informationWeekend Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday May 18 | 11am | ROTC Commissioning Ceremony | Edwards Auditorium |
| 3pm | University Academic Excellence Awards | Edwards Auditorium | |
| Friday May 19 | 5pm | Graduate School Ceremony | The Ryan Center |
| Saturday May 20 | 10am | Main Commencement Ceremony | URI Quadrangle |
| 12pm | College of Arts and Sciences | URI Quadrangle | |
| 3pm | College of Nursing | Keaney Gymnasium | |
| 4pm | College of Health Sciences | The Ryan Center | |
| Sunday May 21 | 9am | College of Business | The Ryan Center |
| 11am | Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies | Keaney Gymnasium | |
| 12:30pm | College of the Environment and Life Sciences | The Ryan Center | |
| 2:30pm | College of Pharmacy | Keaney Gymnasium | |
| 4:30pm | College of Engineering | The Ryan Center |
A portion of the 2023 Commencement Weekend (May 19-21) coincides with the Jewish Sabbath/Shabbat (sundown on Friday to an hour after sundown on Saturday). See information on accommodations.