Congratulation, graduates!!

2024 Graduation Information

Richland Community College is scheduled to hold its in-person graduation and health professions pinning ceremony at the Decatur Civic Center on May 17, 2024.

If you are planning to attend the graduation ceremony but have not ordered a cap and gown please email graduation@richland.edu right away so we can assist you.

May 2024 Commencement and Pinning Ceremonies

Health Professions Pinning
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Decatur Civic Center Auditorium

Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Decatur Civic Center

If you have questions please email graduation@richland.edu.

Watch it live!

Click here to watch the Health Professions Pinning Ceremony!

Click here to watch the 51st Annual Commencement Ceremony!

2024 Grad Fair

Tuesday, April 16 (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.) & Wednesday, April 17 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Shilling Community Education Center Salons

  • Pick up your cap and gown (if you did not order your cap and gown by the deadline please email graduation@richland.edu by May 10)
  • Graduates who completed the graduate survey will receive their Richland alumni t-shirt
  • Students who ordered Kente stoles through the graduate survey will receive their stoles
  • Veterans will receive their veteran cords
  • Phi Theta Kappa students who ordered a  PTK stole through Teena Zindel-McWilliams will receive their stole
  • Students who are graduating with honors will pick up their honor cords. To find out if you qualify for honor cords go to https://richland.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/course-catalog/academic-information-and-regulations/graduation/ and scroll down to Graduation Honors
  • Decorate your caps!
  • Ask questions and get information about Graduation day!