Spring Commencement 2025

Cap Contest

All undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible to participate in the URI Spring 2025 Commencement Weekend ceremonies at the Ryan Center, are encouraged to decorate their caps and show their creativity and win prizes in one of these three categories:

  • Rhody Pride
  • URI Affiliation (academic department, student group or organization, etc.)
  • Most Creative

How to Enter

Students can enter the cap contest by uploading a photo of your decorated grad cap through the Cap Contest form, by Tuesday, May 13th at noon.

Selection

Winners will be chosen by a URI selection committee and cap submissions will be shared on the University’s social media.

Terms and Conditions

  • Open to all graduating undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Cap must include one of the three categories to be eligible.
  • Photos must be submitted through the Cap Contest form.
  • Winners will be chosen by a URI selection committee.
  • Winners will be notified via email or direct message.

The University of Rhode Island can use photo submissions for its purposes. For more information, please contact Catherine Scott (catherine_scott@uri.edu).