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Graduation Ceremony

Graduating students

2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Roane State will hold Commencement Ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 5 & 6, 2023. Ceremony times are listed below along with the degrees presented at each ceremony. Students graduating in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023 are eligible to participate. Students should complete the application to graduate in RaiderNet in order to receive important emails regarding commencement ceremonies.

Location

All ceremonies are held on the Harriman Campus in the gymnasium. (driving directions) (maps) Once you arrive to Roane State, there will be many signs directing you for parking and to the gymnasium.

Student check-in & rehearsal is located in the adjoining Dunbar Building, bottom floor, in the Vann Student Center.

Assistance

If you, or someone attending the ceremony with you will need assistance (i.e., ASL interpreting, wheelchair access), please let us know. You should email accommodations@roanestate.edu with your request/needs.

Information Updates

Check back to this webpage in the months preceding Commencement for important ceremony information.

Ceremony Times, Degrees and Online Streaming

Student and President greeting

All times Eastern

Friday, May 5th at 7pm

Student Check-in/Rehearsal: 6pm, Vann Student Center

Watch online (link available in May)

Saturday, May 6th at 10am

Student Check-in/Rehearsal: 9am, Vann Student Center

Watch online (link available in May)

Saturday, May 6th at 2pm

Student Check-in/Rehearsal: 1pm, Vann Student Center

Watch online (link available in May)

Changing Ceremonies

Students unable to attend their assigned time, may request a change of ceremony by emailing the Commencement Planning Committee at millersc2@roanestate.edu.

How many guests can I bring?

There are currently no limits on the number of guests you may bring. Please note that when the gymnasium capacity is reached, guests will be asked to use overflow seating located in the classrooms and theatre to view the ceremony via live video.

Will there be an opportunity for pictures?

Grad Images is the official photographer for the event. A professional picture will be taken as graduates receive their diploma on the stage and a second photo will be taken with a formal backdrop. Proofs will be available online a few days after the event.

Cap & Gown

Caps and gowns can be picked up from the RSCC Bookstore starting in mid-April 2023. There is no additional charge for your cap and down and they are yours to keep. In order to ensure the best fit, please know your approximate height and weight.

For those who have achieved academic honors (3.5 GPA or higher as of Fall 2022 semester) you may purchase a gold honors tassel for an additional fee. The bookstore has a listing of students eligible for the gold honors tassel.

Special Note

Participation in commencement ceremony does not mean you have graduated from RSCC! Final grades and final evaluations need to be completed prior to the granting of the degree/certificate. All course substitutions, final grades, exit exams (if applicable), and other college obligations must be completed by the end of your graduating term or the posting of your degree will be extended to future terms.

Questions/Help

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Previous Ceremonies

View our Commencement Ceremonies from 2022 at the following links:

 

Contact: 

Cody Miller • (865) 354-3000 ext. 5312 • Click name for email address

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