Ceremonies and Receptions
Academic Convocation - May 23, 2014
Graduates of RIT's nine colleges, the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, and their guests are invited to the Academic Convocation, the university's community Commencement celebration on Friday, May 23, 2014, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The Academic Convocation will feature the official conferral of degrees by President Destler and the 2014 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 23-24, 2014
In addition to the Academic Convocation, each college the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, will host its own commencement ceremony. During these commencement ceremonies, each graduate will be individually introduced, recognized and congratulated by his or her dean.
| FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 — TBA | ||||
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| SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014 — TBA |
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 |
TBA |
Army ROTC |
TBA |
Civil Engineering Technology/Environmental Management and Safety |
TBA |
Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology |
TBA |
Department of Service Systems |
TBA |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
TBA |
| Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology | TBA |
Packaging Science |
TBA |
Saunders College of Business (SCB) Reception
| All programs | TBA |
B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) Receptions
| Ph.D. Department | TBA |
| Software Engineering | TBA |
| Computing Security | TBA |
| School of Interactive Games and Media | TBA |
| Computer Science | TBA |
| Information Sciences and Technologies | TBA |
Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) Receptions
All programs EXCEPT CQAS |
TBA |
| Center for Quality and Applied Statistics |
TBA |
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS) Receptions
School of Art |
TBA |
School for American Crafts |
TBA |
School of Design |
TBA |
School of Film and Animation |
TBA |
School of Media Science |
TBA |
| School of Photographic Arts and Sciences | TBA |
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Reception
| All programs | TBA |
College of Science (COS) Receptions
| School of Mathematical Sciences | TBA |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
TBA |
School of Chemistry and Materials Science |
TBA |
| Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science | TBA |
| School of Life Sciences | TBA |
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (CMS) Reception
| All programs | TBA |
College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) Reception
| All programs | TBA |
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Reception
| All programs | TBA |
Physician's Assistant Coating Reception, by invitation only-TBA
Office of Graduate Studies PhD Reception-TBA
Honors Program Reception-TBA
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pinning Reception-TBA
Global Initiatives Reception-TBA
International Student Studies/Graduate Enrollment Reception-TBA
Golisano Institute for Sustainability Reception-TBA


