Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Each graduate will receive five (5) tickets to the Commencement tent. There are no exceptions to this. Ticket information will be sent to graduates on May 1, 2024.

Additional guests are welcome to campus on graduation day and several alternate viewing options will be available for the livestream including the Academic Innovation Center Forum, the Ronald K. and Kati C. Machtley Interfaith Center, and the Janikies Auditorium. The additional viewing areas do not require a ticket.

The ceremonies will be streamed to the Bryant website https://www.bryant.edu and the Commencement website https://commencement.bryant.edu.

Class of 2024 undergraduate diplomas will be distributed to graduates after commencement ceremonies.

Baccalaureate Service – Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4 p.m.

The Baccalaureate service is an interfaith ceremony of thanksgiving for graduates, families, and friends, led by Bryant chaplains featuring music, readings, and reflection. Students do not wear a cap and gown during this.

President’s Reception – Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5 p.m.

President Gittell welcomes all graduates, families, and friends to this special reception for the Undergraduate Class of 2024. Honorary degree recipients, trustees, faculty members, and staff will also be in attendance. This is an opportunity for graduating seniors to informally gather with professors and other members of the Bryant community who have played a part in their education. The reception concludes at 6:30 p.m. to permit graduates and their families to enjoy dinner off campus.

Graduates participating in the Undergraduate ceremony should report to the procession line-up area by 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Registration for guests opens at 7:30 a.m.

COVID-19 guidelines and safety protocols will be announced closer to the event. For additional questions and information, please contact the commencement office at commencement@bryant.edu or 401-232-6921

Reader cards are required to process and participate in the ceremony. They are used to call the graduate’s name on the day of the ceremony. Graduates will receive their reader card prior to commencement.

Bryant University will have the following special accommodations available at all commencement ceremonies:

• Assisted Listening Devices
• ASL Interpretation
• Wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms
• Accessible parking

For additional accommodations not listed above, please email dps@bryant.edu by April 19, 2024.

Yes. The university requires students to complete the application to graduate in Banner. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 5, 2024. For questions about applying to graduate, please reach out to the Registrar's Office at registrar@bryant.edu.

Students are expected to be moved out of their housing by 6pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024. For questions regarding move out, please reach out to the Residential Life Office at reslife@bryant.edu.