Ceremonies and Receptions
Academic Convocation - May 25, 2012
Graduates of RIT's nine colleges and the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies and their guests are invited to the Academic Convocation, the university's community Commencement celebration on Friday, May 25, 2012, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The Academic Convocation will feature the official conferral of degrees by President Destler and the 2012 Commencement Address. The Academic Convocation is open to all graduates and their guests. Tickets are not required; seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow seating will be available in the Ritter Ice Arena.
College Commencement Ceremonies - May 25-26, 2012
In addition to the Academic Convocation, each college and the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies will host its own commencement ceremony. During these commencement ceremonies, each graduate will be individually introduced, recognized and congratulated by his or her dean.
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College Receptions
Graduates and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend! College receptions are listed in alphabetical order. Information on additional receptions follows the college reception information.
College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Receptions
Air Force ROTC |
Sun., May 27 - 2-3:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union |
Army ROTC |
Sat., May 26 - 8-9 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union |
Civil Engineering Technology/Environmental Management and Safety |
Sat., May 26 - 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bamboo Room, Campus Center |
Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology |
Sat., May 26 - 10:30-11:30 a.m., RITz, Student Alumni Union |
Department of Service Systems |
Sat., May 26 - 10:30-11:30 a.m., Java Wally's/Idea Factory |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Sat., May 26 - 10:30-11:30 a.m., Henry's, 4125 Eastman Hall |
Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science |
Sat., May 26 - 10:30-11:30 a.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union |
E. Philip Saunders College of Business (SCB) Reception
| All programs | Sat., May 26 - 3:30-5:30 p.m., Front lawn of Lowenthal Hall |
B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) Receptions
| All programs | Fri., May 25 - 5-6:30 p.m., Clark Gymnasium |
Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) Receptions
Center for Quality and Applied Statistics |
Sat., May 26 - 9-11 a.m., 2575-2585 Carey Hall |
Computer Engineering |
Sat., May 26 - 9:30-10:45 a.m., 3480 Gleason Hall hallways |
Electrical, Microelectronic & Microsystems Engineering |
Sat., May 26 - 9-11 a.m., 3105 Gleason Hall |
Engineering & Design and Developing and Manufacturing |
Sat., May 26 - 9:30-11 a.m., Design Center, 4480 Gleason Hall |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Sat., May 26 - 10-11:30 a.m., Clark Gymnasium |
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS) Receptions
School of Art |
Sat., May 26 - 6-7:30 p.m., RITz, Student Alumni Union |
School for American Crafts |
Sat., May 26 - 1-2:30 p.m., 3471 Booth Hall |
School of Design |
Sat., May 26 - 1-3 p.m., Gracie's |
School of Film and Animation |
Sat., May 26 - 2-3 p.m., SoFA lobby & A050 Gannett |
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences |
Sat., May 26 - 1-3 p.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union |
| School of Print Media | Sat., May 26 - 1-3 p.m., Fireside Lounge |
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Reception
| All programs | Sat., May 26 - 9-10:15 a.m., Outside Liberal Arts Hall |
College of Science (COS) Receptions
| School of Life Sciences | Sat., May 26 - 10 a.m.-Noon, Gosnell Hall Atrium |
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science |
Sat., May 26 - 10-11:30 a.m., 1275 Carlson and lobby |
Physics |
Sat., May 26 - 10 a.m.-Noon, 3rd floor, near Gosnell Hall Atrium |
| Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering | Sat., May 26 - 10 a.m.-Noon, 1300/1305 Gosnell Hall |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | Sat., May 26 - 10 a.m.-Noon, 2300 Gosnell Hall |
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (CMS) Reception
| All programs | Sat., May 26 - 3-4:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 175 Jefferson Road (adjacent to RIT campus) |
College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) Reception
| All programs | Sat., May 26 - 6-7 p.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union |
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Reception
| All programs | Fri., May 25 - 5-6:30 p.m., NTID Dyer Arts Center-1st floor "street" area |
Honors Program Reception-Fri., May 25 - 10-11 a.m., University Gallery
International Student Reception-Fri., May 25 - 5-7 p.m., - Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union
Office of Graduate Studies PhD Reception-Thurs., May 24 - 5-7 p.m., 2230/2240 CIMS
