Schedule of Events
RIT Commencement
May 9 - 10, 2025 (Friday and Saturday)
Rochester, N.Y. Campus
Academic Convocation and College Ceremonies
Friday, May 9, 2025
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Convocation | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grad Lineup: 9:00 a.m. |
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR) |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grad Lineup: 12:30 p.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
| College of Art and Design | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grad Lineup: 1:00 p.m. |
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR) |
| Golisano Institute for Sustainability | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Grad Lineup: 2:30 p.m. |
Sustainability Institute Hall (SUS) |
|
School of Individualized Study |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Grad Lineup: 3:00 p.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
| Kate Gleason College of Engineering | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Grad Lineup: 4:30 p.m. |
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR) |
| National Technical Institute for the Deaf | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Grad Lineup: 5:00 p.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saunders College of Business | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Grad Lineup: 7:30 a.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
| College of Engineering Technology | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Grad Lineup: 8:00 a.m. |
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR) |
| Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences I (Programs other than Cybersecurity and Computer Science) |
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Grad Lineup: 10:30 a.m. |
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR) |
| College of Liberal Arts | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Grad Lineup: 11:00 a.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
| College of Science | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Grad Lineup: 1:30 p.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
| Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences II (Cybersecurity and Computer Science) |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Grad Lineup: 2:00 p.m. |
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR) |
| College of Health Sciences and Technology | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Grad Lineup: 4:30 p.m. |
Gene Polisseni Center (POL) |
College Receptions & Special Departmental Ceremonies
| Date | Organizer | Event | Event Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, May 1, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | Physician Asst Coating Ceremony Rehearsal | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Ingle Aud |
| Wed, May 7, 2025 | Academic Affairs | College Ceremony Rehearsals POL | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | POL |
| Wed, May 7, 2025 | Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) | GIS Rehearsal | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | GIS Galleria |
| Wed, May 7, 2025 | College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | Hooding Ceremony & Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | MAGIC Wegmans Theater |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | Academic Affairs | College Ceremony Rehearsals GFH | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | GFH |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | DMSO/ECHO Pinning Ceremony | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Ingle Aud |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | DMSO/ECHO Pinning Reception | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Fireside Lounge |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | Physician Assistant Program - Coating Ceremony | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Ingle Aud |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | RIT Honors Program | Honors Program Award Ceremony | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | SHED Glassbox Theater |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | Physician Assistant Program - Coating reception | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Davis Room |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | RIT Honors Program | Honors Program Reception | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | SHED atrium |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Order of the Engineer Ceremony | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Clark Gym |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | College of Engineering Technology (CET) | CET Order of the Engineer Ceremony | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Ingle Aud |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | RIT Graduate School | Graduate Student Reception | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Crossroads |
| Thu, May 8, 2025 | College of Engineering Technology (CET) | Order Engineer Reception | 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Davis Room |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | President's Office | Commencement Speaker Breakfast | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Reception Room - GFH |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | Interactive Games & Media Reception | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | GOL Atrium-1940 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | Cybersecurity Reception | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | GCCIS - 1710/20/30 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Electrical / MicroE / Microsystems Engineering Reception | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SLA-2210-40 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | School of Individualized Study (SOIS) | School of Individualized Studies Reception | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Davis Room |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | School of Information Reception | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | SAU - Skalny Room |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | RIT Graduate School | Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | POL |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) | NTID Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Gracies |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Industrial & Systems/Product Development & Manufacturing Leadership Reception | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | GLE-4th flr |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Chemical Engineering Reception | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | INS 1140/1160 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Biomedical Engineering Reception | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Fireside Lounge |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Computer Engineering Reception | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | GLE-Erdle Commons |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) | Mechanical Engineering Reception | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | SHED Atriums, Bower Makerspace, LL Patio |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | Ph.D. Computing & Information Sciences Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ENT McGowan Commons |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Research Scholars Ceremony: Imaging Science Only | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Carlson-2155 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Research Scholars Ceremony only: Life Sciences | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Gosnell-1300 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Research Scholars Ceremony only: The School of Mathematics and Statistics Reception | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Gosnell-2305 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Research Scholars Ceremony only: Chemistry and Materials Science | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Gosnell-A300 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Research Scholars Ceremony only: Physics and Astronomy | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Gosnell-1250 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | Computer Science Reception | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | SLA-2210-40 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Art and Design (CAD) | School of Art/SAC Reception | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Bevier Gallery |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Art and Design (CAD) | Sch Film & Animation Reception | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | MAGIC Sound stage |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Art and Design (CAD) | School of Design Reception | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Davis Room |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Art and Design (CAD) | Sch Photo Arts & Sciences Reception | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | GAN-Airport Lounge, 3153 |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Research Scholars Reception only: All COS | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Gosnell-Atrium |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) | GIS Reception | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | GIS Galleria |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Spirituality and Religious Life | Graduation Shabbat Services and Dinner | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Chabad House - 3018 East River Road |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | Software Engineering Reception | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | GCCIS - 1710/20/30 |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | CLA Reception | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Davis Room |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) | Software Engineering Order of the Engineer Ceremony | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | GCCIS - 1400 |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | Saunders College of Business (SCB) | SCB Reception | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Max Lowenthal Hall |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Engineering Technology (CET) | Civil ET Reception | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Bamboo 2610-2650/Prism/upper atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Engineering Technology (CET) | MMET Reception | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SHED 4300/4350/4 atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Engineering Technology (CET) | ECET Engineering Technology Reception | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crossroads |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Engineering Technology (CET) | Pack & Graphic Media Engineering Technology Reception | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SHED 3300/3 atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science Reception | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Carlson-Atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Program of Color Science Reception (ISA) | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Munsell 18-1074 |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences Reception | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Gosnell 08-A300/1st flr atrium (A954) |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | School of Chemistry and Materials Science Reception | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Gosnell 08-1300/1305 |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | The School of Mathematics and Statistics Reception | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Gosnell-2nd flr atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Science (COS) | School of Physics & Astronomy Reception | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Gosnell-3rd flr atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | Health Systems Management (MHSM program) | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Lovin' Cup |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | Biomedical Sciences Reception | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | SHED Atrium |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) | Wegman's School of Health & Nutrition MS | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | SLA-A level |
| Sun, May 11, 2025 | University Studies Division | Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony/Reception | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | MAGIC Wegmans Theatre |
Commencement Musicians
Academic Convocation Performers
Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums
Bagpipers and Drummers
Sunshine 2.0 - Professional Traveling Theater Troupe
Shiann Cook
Tyler Fortson
Zain Ahmed
Jerald Creer
Led by NTID Sunshine 2.0 Outreach Coordinator, Fred Beam
Department of Performing Arts, National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Danell Francis
vocalist, Class of 2024,
Saunders College of Business
Yunn-Shan Ma
pianist, assistant professor,
School of Performing Arts,
College of Liberal Arts;
director of RIT Philharmonic Orchestra
College Commencement Ceremony Performers
Members of RIT Philharmonic Orchestra and RIT Singers
Yunn-Shan Ma, DMA. Director of Music Program, Director of RIT Philharmonic Orchestra; Thatcher Lyman, Director of RIT Singers; Ben Willmott, Operations Director, Department of Performing Arts, College of Liberal Arts
(Special thanks to former Director Christopher Petit, DMA for preparing choir for video recordings).
RIT Students: Izzy Kunde, Elizabeth Lipford, Maggie Strempel, sopranos; Kamber Ross, Anna Starks, Alix Zanibbi, altos; Kevin Dennis, Matt Klimek, Nolan Ruocco, tenors; Jacob Black, TJ Dardis, Peter Waldmiller, Ben Willmott, basses; Lauren Drake, Chenyang Lin, violin; Ethen Snell, viola; Maggie Griffiths, cello; Ciara Bailey, flute; Jacob Yoon, Natalie Wilson, oboe; Luke Vredenburg, French horn; Thomas Davis, bassoon
Audio Recording Engineers
Dave Sluberski, School of Film and Animation, College of Art and Design; Josh Labman, Robert Lewis, Tech Crew, Student Affairs
Dangerous Signs
Jamal Jones, Malik Paris, Mathew and Arthur Parsley, and Teriana Mewborn
Led by: Luane Davis Haggerty Ph.D. Department of Performing Arts, RIT/NTID
Bagpipers and Drummers: Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums