Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Commencement 2009

Commencement
Health Precautions

In light of the continued national presence of the H1N1 influenza virus, we will adopt a slightly modified process as we distribute diplomas at the Rensselaer Commencement ceremony on May 16. In keeping with our tradition, graduates will be invited to the stage to receive their diplomas and be recognized for their achievements, but we will not engage in the customary handshakes that typically accompany the presentation of the diploma.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s 203rd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

The ceremony will be held on Harkness Field, on the Rensselaer campus in Troy, New York.

View the Commencement Ceremony Live Online

Commencement

An mp3 of the ceremony will be available here.

Maps (PDF)

2009 Parent's Handbook (PDF)


	Commencement Speaker

	Acclaimed futurist and entrepreneur Peter Schwartz ’68 will deliver the 2009 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Commencement address. Schwartz will receive an honorary degree at the ceremony, along with honorands Samuel Josefowitz ’42, Kenneth I. Chenault, and Robert C. Richardson.

	President’s Commencement Colloquy

	“The Long View: Leading and Thriving in Challenging Times” May 15th, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. EMPAC Concert Hall

	Graduation Checklist

	Missed Status Check? Pick up your Commencement Tickets at the Registrar's Office starting Monday, May 4. The last day you can get tickets is Friday, May 15.

	Pre-register your email address with GradTrak for a $5 discount on any photo order over $25.




	Senior Week

	Class of 2009

	Future Commencement Dates: May 29, 2010

Questions about Commencement? Please contact us at commencement@rpi.edu