Commencement at RCC
Redwood Campus, Grants Pass on Saturday, June 13, 2026
Graduates are invited to participate in a traditional commencement ceremony on the Redwood (Grants Pass) campus. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
Caps, gowns, and tassels are required for graduates.
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to making Commencement a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants and guests.
- An ASL interpreter will be present during the ceremony.
- The graduate line-up will take place on paved, concrete surfaces for approximately one hour prior to the ceremony.
- Graduates will be seated in chairs on grass with a slight slope. Access to the seating area requires navigating a small number of steps.
- You may request accommodations for yourself and/or guests.
- Reservations for accessible seating in the Rogue Bowl are highly encouraged. Space is limited, and capacity is exceeded every year, so we recommend arriving as early as possible.
- Please visit this page for further information and a link to the request form.
- You may request accommodations for yourself and/or guests.
Caps, Gowns and Tassels
Caps, gowns and tassels are required for graduates participating in Commencement.
You may order your cap and gown through the RCC Marketplace.
- If you ship to the campus closest to you, shipping is free!
- The last day to order from the RCC Marketplace and ship to campus (no shipping cost) is April 19, 2026.
- The last day to order from the RCC Marketplace and ship to your home (with shipping fees) is May 24, 2026.
- Orders shipped to campus can be picked up at your selected campus library, starting May 29th, during regular library hours.
Please note, shipping fees have increased from last year. We encourage you to ship to campus to get free shipping!
Honor Cords
Graduation honors are determined after the completion of winter term 2026. Students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of winter term are eligible to purchase honor cords. Eligible graduates will be sent an email on April 15 with information on ordering honor cords.
AZP
If you are a member of the Alpha Zeta Pi honor society, and have applied for graduation by May 5, 2026, an AZP stole will be available for you to pick up at the library on the campus nearest your mailing address. If you have questions about your AZP stole, please contact Alpha Zeta Pi at [email protected].
Commencement Programs
Commencement programs will be available to graduates attending commencement.
*RCC Policies Regarding Events on Campus
- Except for service animals, pets are not allowed at the event. Service animals must be on a leash. Please leave pets at home.
- The possession of firearms, including by a concealed handgun license holder, or other weapons while on the RCC campus is strictly prohibited, in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.
- Please be aware that RCC is an alcohol and drug free institution. Graduates and guests are prohibited from use of intoxicants at college events, including the commencement ceremony. We appreciate your compliance with this policy.