The Student Experience Excellence Awards (formerly the Graduating Student Awards) recognize RPI students who have made exceptional contributions to our community through academic achievement, athletic accomplishment, leadership, service, and/or volunteerism.

Join Lally faculty, staff, nd fellow graduates for an afternoon of celebration.

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering Commencement Reception. This event is by invitation only. Thursday May 14th, 2026, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Ferris Ballroom, Troy, NY 12180

Cadets, MIDN, and their families celebrate their commissioning in the Sage Banquet Hall where they receive awards to commemorate their hardwork in their respective branches the last 4 years.

The hooding ceremony is a unique recognition of the achievement of each student who has earned a doctorate. Each doctoral candidate is introduced individually during the ceremony. They will have their hood placed on them while standing on the stage in the concert hall.

INVITATION ONLY, HASS Commencement Brunch - graduating students and parents. Loft 433. 433 River Street, 9th Floor. Troy, NY

Please join the BME department faculty and staff was we celebrate the 2026 graduates! Families welcome.