Ryan Center

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the official schedule for the Spring 2025 Commencement Weekend, to be held May 16–18, 2025, on the Kingston Campus.

All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center. Advanced degrees will be conferred at the respective college ceremony, along with bachelor’s degrees. Participating graduates will have their names announced, cross the stage, and have professional photos taken during their individual college ceremonies, listed below.

Spring 2025 Commencement Schedule

Thursday, May 15
Edwards Auditorium
3 p.m. Academic Excellence Awards – Watch

Friday, May 16
Ryan Center
10 a.m. College of Nursing – Ticket Information | Watch
2 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences – Ticket Information | Watch

Saturday, May 17
Ryan Center
9 a.m. College of Health Sciences – Ticket Information | Watch
2 p.m. Feinstein College of Education – Ticket Information | Watch
5 p.m. College of the Environment and Life Sciences and Graduate School of Oceanography – Ticket Information | Watch

Sunday, May 18
Ryan Center
9 a.m. College of Business – Ticket Information | Watch
1 p.m. College of Pharmacy – Ticket Information | Watch
5 p.m. College of Engineering – Ticket Information | Watch

Monday, May 19
Edwards Auditorium
11 a.m. ROTC Commissioning Ceremony – Watch

Special Events, Academic Calendar