Tickets are required for Rice Commencement ceremonies. Degree candidates must claim and send tickets to their guests.
An email with details on how to claim tickets has been sent to each degree candidate’s Rice email address.
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CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT: Only small (4.5" x 6.5" max) or clear (12"x16" max) bags will be permitted.
Rice Commencement ceremonies will have bag checks at all venue entrances.
Please visit the Information for Families and Guests page for venue entry guidelines and a full list of prohibited items.
Please click the download button in the window above to save a copy of the 2026 Commencement program.
Jones Graduate School of Business Commencement Ceremony
Doctoral Commencement Ceremony
Advanced Degrees Commencement Ceremony
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Speaker - John Green
Undergraduate Sallyport Processional
