Commencement 2026

May 15-17

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Spring 2026 Commencement Weekend at the University of Rhode Island was held May 15–17, 2026, on the Kingston Campus.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 were eligible to participate. All ceremonies took place in the Ryan Center, and included both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.

Relive sights and sounds

Spring 2026 Commencement Weekend Schedule

Thursday, May 14
Edwards Auditorium
2 p.m. Undergraduate Academic Excellence Awards – Watch

Friday, May 15
Ryan Center
11 a.m. College of Health Sciences – Watch
4 p.m. College of Business – Watch

Saturday, May 16
Ryan Center
9 a.m. College of Arts and Sciences – Watch
2 p.m. College of Nursing – Watch
5 p.m. College of Engineering – Watch

Sunday, May 17
Ryan Center
9 a.m. College of the Environment and Life Sciences and Graduate School of Oceanography – Watch
1 p.m. Feinstein College of Education – Watch
4 p.m. College of Pharmacy – Watch

Monday, May 18
Edwards Auditorium
11 a.m. ROTC Commissioning Ceremony – Watch

cover art for the URI Spring 2026 Commencement program

Spring 2026 Commencement Program

Download the Program

Honorary Degree Recipients

Honorary degrees will be awarded to to entrepreneurs Marc Randolph and Dan Harple, and anti-poverty advocate Kate Brewster.

learn more and read bios

Student Speakers

Each of the college ceremonies, recognizing undergraduate and graduate degree candidates, will have their own student speaker.

meet the student speakers

Student Profiles

Take a look at the inspiring stories of some of the many creative, talented, and unique graduates who make up the Class of 2026.

meet the graduates

Commencement at a Glance

Twelve sets of twins, 98 veterans, ages ranging from 19 to 68. Find more fun facts about the Class of 2026, along with your complete guide to Commencement weekend.

your guide to commencement

Show Your Rhody Pride

Lawn Signs

Congratulate your URI graduate with a poster or lawn sign.

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Cap Contest

Get creative and decorate your cap for a chance to win prizes.

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Social Media

Use our #RhodyGrad hashtag to celebrate and share.

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