2026 Commencement Ceremonies
Action Required: Students must complete the graduation application in RaiderNet to receive official commencement communications and instructions.
1. Ceremony Schedule & Eligible Degrees
Find your specific ceremony time based on your program. All times are Eastern.
Friday, May 8 @ 2:00 p.m.
Check-in/Rehearsal: 1:00 p.m. | Vann Student Center
Nursing & Allied Health:
A.A.S. Nursing A.A.S. Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Respiratory Therapy A.A.S. Surgical Technology
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Friday, May 8 @ 7:00 p.m.
Check-in/Rehearsal: 6:00 p.m. | Vann Student Center
Business, Education & Humanities (A.A.S. Degrees & Certificates):
Business Business Ownership Contemporary Management Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Financial Services General Technology Management Paralegal Studies Sacred Music
Health Science Degrees & Certificates:
Dental Hygiene Health Information Management Health Sciences Medical Informatics Medical Laboratory Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Vision Care Technology EMT Advanced EMT Medical Coding Massage Therapy Paramedic Polysomnography Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
Check-in/Rehearsal: 9:00 a.m. | Vann Student Center
Transfer Degrees, Arts & Technology:
Associate of Arts (All concentrations) Associate of Science in Teaching A.S. Project Management A.A.S. Chemical Engineering Technology A.A.S. Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Environmental Health Technology A.A.S. Mechatronics A.A.S. Nuclear Technology
Middle College Programs:
Middle College Associate of Science Middle College A.A.S. in Mechatronics Middle College Mechatronics Certificate
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Saturday, May 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
Check-in/Rehearsal: 1:00 p.m. | Vann Student Center
Associate of Science (University Parallel / Transfer Degrees / Roane to Tech):
Accounting Agriculture Anthropology Biology Business Administration Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Art and Design Computer Science Criminal Justice Economics Exercise Science Forestry General Studies Geosciences History Information Systems Kinesiology Mass Communications Mechanical Engineering Music Physical Science Physics Political Science Pre-Allied Health Science Pre-Engineering Pre-Health Professions Pre-Law Pre-Nursing Psychology Religious Studies Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Theatre Arts Wildlife and Fisheries
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2. Location & Travel
All ceremonies are held in the Roane County Campus gymnasium.
3. Regalia (Cap & Gown)
- Pickup: Available for pick up at the Roane County Bookstore. Cap and gown can be shipped to your home. Instructions have been emailed to all graduates. Please contact Bookstore for more information.
- ID: Bring your Student ID or a government-issued ID along with your R#.
- Honors: Gold tassels are available for students with a 3.5+ GPA for purchase for $8.
- First Gen: Stoles are provided during check-in on the day of graduation.
4. Guest Information
- Capacity: No guest limits; however, seating is first-come, first-served.
- Overflow: Guests will be directed to the theatre/classrooms for a live video feed if the gym is full.
- Photos: Professional stage photos by Grad Images will be available online post-ceremony.
5. Assistance & Accessibility
For ASL interpreting, wheelchair access, or other needs, please contact us by April 17th:
Need Help? Contact the Graduation Office or Cody Miller.
