Commencement 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 7 p.m - Orpheum Theater
203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
No balloons are allowed inside the Orpheum Theater.
Agenda
| 6 p.m |
Doors open. Student check-in begins in the lobby. |
| 6:45 p.m |
Graduates line-up in lower lounge by dressing rooms. |
| 7 p.m |
Commencement ceremony begins. |
Ceremony Highlights:
- Commencement address by Dr. Chris Bustamante, Rio Salado College President
- Student Recognition and Commencement Speakers
- Awarding of Certificates, Diplomas, and Recognitions of Academic Achievement
Attention Students!
Once you are ready to complete your certificate or degree, please complete your application for graduation. The deadline to apply for graduation is March 1, 2012. Rio Salado College wishes you much success in achieving your college education and your career goals.
Apply for Graduation
Cap and Gown and Ticket Information
All students who participate in the ceremony must wear the official royal blue gown, cap and 2011 tassel. The commencement fee of $25 pays for the student's gown, cap, tassel and diploma cover, which can be kept after commencement.
Gowns and graduation tickets may be picked up at the Rio Salado College Tower building in Tempe from Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Gown/cap/tassel sets will NOT be available at the Orpheum Theatre.
Questions?
Please call 480-517-8156 or email: eric.wibbing@riosalado.edu
Special Accommodations
Interpreters for the hearing-impaired will be available. Please contact Terry Ferra at 480-517-8562, 480-517-8565 (TTY), or terry.ferra@riosalado.edu by April 28, 2012 to arrange for any special needs for the ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa Members
To purchase a gold stole and tassel to wear the night of commencement, please order directly from Recognition Services at Phi Theta Kappa International: www.ptk.org.
Photographs & Graduation DVDs
Grad Trak Graduation Images will be taking photographs of graduates receiving their diplomas and after they exit the stage. Proofs of these photos will be made available at www.gradtrak.com for review and can be purchased directly from Grad Trak Graduation Images (1-800-261-2576).
DVDs of the Commencement Ceremony will be available for purchase for $20 each. Orders must be prepaid the night of commencement (Cash, checks and credit cards accepted).