Commencement Ceremony
The Commencement Ceremony is held once a year at the end of the spring semester. This year's Commencement Ceremony will be Friday, May 15, 2026. All students who complete graduation requirements for the following degrees; A.A., A.S., A.E.S., A.A.S., and A.G.S. are eligible for participation in the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Students who expect to complete their degree at the end of the spring semester or summer immediately following, as well as those who completed their requirements the previous summer or fall semesters, are encouraged to participate. Students must submit an Application for Graduation by March 1, 2026 to participate in the May 15, 2026 Commencement Ceremony (see more about Graduation/Commencement https://rockvalleycollege.edu/academics/graduation). These students will be sent additional information and notified about picking up their cap and gown during the spring semester.
Students completing a certificate program will receive their certificate in the mail following the semester of completion. Certificate recipients will have the opportunity to participate in the Certificate Completion Ceremony, which is held once a year. This year's Certificate Completion Ceremony is Thursday, May 14, 2026.