Special Events for Grads

Attention, graduates!  You are invited to celebrate your hard work and accomplishments with these special events and activities. We congratulate you and look forward to celebrating this significant moment in your life with you. Please register with the links below, or reach out to the host for more information.

Thursday, April 17

Passing the Torch
4:30-6:30 p.m. | SHED, Sklarsky Glass Box Theater

Hosted by the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center (Campus Life)
Learn more and register

Monday, April 28

Rainbow Graduation
6-8:30 p.m. | University Gallery

Hosted by Outspoken and the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center (Campus Life)
Learn more and register

Honoring Our Journey: 2025 Future Stewards Program Blanket Ceremony & Graduation Celebration
6-9 p.m. | The Market at Crossroads, River Room

Hosted by the Native American Future Stewards Program
Learn more and register

Friday, May 2

Greek Grad Send Off
5-7 p.m. | Global Village Plaza

Hosted by Student Government in collaboration with Fraternity and Sorority Life (Campus Life)
No registration required. This event is open to graduating students who are involved in Greek Life at RIT.

Saturday, May 3

Black Graduation
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, Panara Theatre

Hosted by the Black Awareness Coordinating Committee (BACC)
This event is invite-only.

Sunday, May 4

Latinx Graduation
1 p.m. | SHED

Hosted by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
This event is invite-only.

Tuesday, May 6

Tiger Send Off
4-7 p.m. | SHED and Duda Plaza (Located outside of the Gene Polisseni Center

Hosted by the College Activities Board
Registration will open in mid-April

Wednesday, May 7

You’re Impactful! Class Gift Donor Reception
6-7:30 p.m. | Gene Polisseni Center

Hosted by University Advancement
Students who make a gift of $25 by Saturday, April 26, are invited to attend this invite-only donor reception with President Munson.

Thursday, May 8

Rain of Blessings
7-8:15 p.m. | Schmitt Interfaith Center, Allen Memorial Chapel

Hosted by Spirituality and Religious Life (Campus Life)
Learn more and register

Graduating International Student Reception
2-4 p.m. | Student Alumni Union, Fireside Lounge

Hosted by International Student Services
Registration is not required.

Friday, May 9

Spectrum Support Program Reception
12-2 p.m. | Bamboo Rooms - 2610/2650

Hosted by the Spectrum Support Program
This event is invite-only.