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Commencement RSVP December 2024
Please complete this form if you plan to attend RCBC's Winter Commencement. Ceremony times are available at rcbc.edu/commencement. You must complete this form if you plan to attend the ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you in December at the ceremony!
2024 WINTER COMMENCEMENT
Wednesday, December 18
10 am - Health Sciences
12:30 pm - Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences
3 pm - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Adult Basic Education
Snow date - Thursday, December 19
All ceremonies will be at the same time.
At least three tickets per graduate
2025 SPRING COMMENCEMENT
Wednesday, May 14
Outside on the quad
9:30 am – Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences
1 pm – Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Adult Basic Education
Rain plan
Wednesday, May 14, in Votta Hall
9:30 am Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences – graduates with last names A-K*
11:30 am Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences – graduates with last names L-Z*
1:30 pm Health Sciences – All majors except for nursing
3:30 pm Nursing majors
5:30 pm Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Adult Basic Education
Tickets will be distributed with caps and gowns (four per graduate). If inclement weather is a possibility, the college will announce a location decision before noon on Tuesday.
*We will finalize the alphabetical shift of these letters in January.
Professional Photos from Commencement
Graduates will receive an email directly from Grad Images with the professional photos taken at commencement. If you don’t receive an email, you can visit the Grad Images website to view your photos. These photos are saved on their site for two years after commencement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I RSVP to walk in this year’s ceremony?
A. Please fill out the Commencement RSVP form located here.
Q. When and where should I show up on the day of my ceremony?
A. Please arrive 60 minutes ahead of time and park in any of the designated lots. Graduates will then meet inside Votta Hall, where you will check-in. Your guests can enter the Votta Auditorium to find seating.
Q. How much is my cap and gown?
A. There is no charge for a cap and gown. PICK UP AT THE BOOKSTORE TODAY.
Q. Where do I pick the size for my cap and gown?
A. You will be fitted for your gown when you pick it up from the Bookstore.
Q. Will there be an on-campus commencement rehearsal?
A. No, there will be no on-campus rehearsal, but keep checking the Commencement website for updates.
Q. Where should guests and family park?
A. Recommended parking lots for guests are Lots 1, 3, and 10.
Q. Will the ceremony be live-streamed?
A. Yes! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about the live stream.
Q. What happens if it rains or there is bad weather on the commencement date?
A. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremonies on that day will be moved to Thursday, December 19.
Q. I’m not attending the ceremony, so how do I get my diploma?
A. The Registrar’s office will email information about diploma pickup days later this summer.
Q. Are tickets required for guests to enter the ceremony?
A. Tickets are NOT required for any of the ceremonies. If inclement weather forces the ceremony indoors, we will send out communication and instructions for ticket pickup.
Not sure which ceremony to attend?
See a list of majors for each ceremony below.
- Accounting
- Advanced and Continuing Studies
- American Sign Language
- Art
- Business Administration
- Business Management Technology
- Business Technology
- Communication Arts
- Cooking and Baking
- Culinary Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- English
- History
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sound and Recording Engineering
- Theatre
- Video and Digital Media Productions
- Applied Technology Management
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Management Information Systems
- Computer Networking Support and Servicing
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Product Merchandising
- Fire Investigation
- Fire Science
- Graphic Design and Digital Media
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Physics
- Technical Studies
- Cancer Registry Management
- Coding
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Exercise Science Health and Wellness Promotion
- Health Information Technology
- Health Science
- Nursing
- Paramedic Science
- Radiography
Adult Basic Education (ABE) will walk on December 18.