2026 Commencement Ceremonies
Ceremony Information will be shared in late October

Step 1. Complete a degree application
Submit a degree application online using the link found in MyRider under “My Academic Tools” before April 1, 2026. If you have questions about graduation eligibility, please contact your dean's office.

Step 2. Pay graduation application fee
A graduation application fee of $150.00 is due at the time of degree application. Payment should be made through MyRider.

Step 3. Pre-Order academic attire
Students eligible to participate in the May 2026 Commencement ceremonies must pre-order academic attire. Cap and gown ordering information will be available in early 2026.

Step 4. Pick up tickets, parking passes and cap and gown
Information regarding the pick up of guest tickets, parking passes and your cap and gown (if not shipped home) will be provided in early 2026.
Questions
Please contact the Commencement office at 609-896-5261, or e-mail commencement@rider.edu.