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Commencement 2025-2026
COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 15
2:00 p.m. - Academic/JROTC Awards Ceremony for Seniors
Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre
Seniors are allowed to leave for a short while with their parents after the Awards Ceremony but must return no later than 5:00 pm for the parade, which is a mandatory event.
7:00 p.m. - Corps of Cadets Parade
Maginnis Field (John L. Beaver Fieldhouse for inclement weather)
8:30 p.m. Silver Taps Ceremony
McLendon Quad (Curtis Hall for inclement weather)
All guests should be seated by 8:15 p.m. Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices. So that all may see, umbrellas are not permitted. Service animals only. Guests with special needs, please ask for assistance.
Saturday, May 16
10:00 a.m. - Commencement Ceremony
McLendon Quad (Curtis Hall for inclement weather)
All guests should be seated by 9:50 a.m. Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices. So that all may see, umbrellas are not permitted. Service animals only. Guests with special needs, please ask for assistance.
Immediately following the commencement ceremony, senior graduates are to pick up their diploma and belongings from Curtis Hall as they depart campus by 12:00 pm.
Inclement Weather Updates
In the event of inclement weather, changes to this schedule will be announced on our website's home page and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Senior Yard Signs
Celebrate your cadet with a Senior Yard Sign that can be placed at your residence, letting your friends and neighbors know of your cadet’s accomplishment and graduation! Approved designs are available, with the Riverside Military Academy legacy crest logo or the Riverside Prep logo. Place your order HERE.
Announcements and other items are also available to order online through MegaPrint. Anything ordered will need to be shipped directly from the company to your home address.
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