The Class of 2023 Graduation Commencement Ceremony
Where: Murphy Center on the campus of MTSU
When: Sunday, May 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets - No Tickets Needed - Seating is first-come, first-serve basis. Doors will open at 4:00 for the general public.
Senior Information - Day of Graduation
Graduation Practice is MANDATORY.
When: TBD
Where: Murphy Center on the campus of MTSU
When: TBD
** Parking is at the student's expense. It's important for each student to be on time.
Students will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony without attending the entire practice.
Graduation Dress Code:
Jostens
Graduation Ceremony Requirements
If a student does NOT meet the Senior Attendance Policy requirements, how does s/he receive her/his diploma?
Students who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences from school during their Second Semester Senior year, will be able to pick up their diplomas in the counseling office as early as the school day following the graduation ceremony, as long as all other graduation requirements are met.
May I purchase a cap and gown from a company other than Jostens?
No. Jostens is the company that Riverdale High School works with for graduation regalia, and a Senior participating in the ceremony MUST purchase their cap and gown from them.
What is the cost of the cap and gown, tassel, diploma, and diploma cover (the basic items REQUIRED for the ceremony)?
The cost of the basic package is now $97.00.
Murphy Center:
Are there special seating areas for the handicapped and those in wheelchairs?
Murphy Center is ADA-compliant. For those with family members who may need ADA accommodations, there is an entrance on the northwest side of Murphy Center. From the Greenland Drive parking lot, please proceed down the right-hand sidewalk (between the Murphy Center and the tennis courts). Once inside, turn left at the first hallway and travel to the end. On the left-hand wall (around a small corner), there is an elevator that will take you to the seating area. In front of the main seats, there are a number of aluminum platforms for you or your family members. We do ask that you avoid having the entire family sit in these areas, as they are reserved for wheelchairs. Families may choose to sit in front of these areas, or behind them in the wooden bleachers.
May parents and family members come on the floor before, during, or after the ceremony to take pictures?
No. Parents should ONLY use the upper-level doors and should NOT enter below with students.
Are there items/behaviors that MTSU does NOT permit in the Murphy Center?
Yes. Balloons, aerosol ("Silly") string, and air horns are NOT permitted in Murphy Center.
Additionally, MTSU is a smoking-free campus, therefore, there is to be no smoking in or around the building.
What special regalia items may be worn at graduation?
Only RIVERDALE-approved regalia may be worn at graduation. This includes the following:
Graduate with Distinction - red stole (purchased from Jostens in May by student/parent)
Graduate with Honors - platinum cord (purchased from Jostens in May by student/parent)
Work Ethic Distinction Graduate - green cord (purchased from Jostens in May by student/parent)
Valedictorian Medallion - provided by RHS
Students are NOT permitted to wear regalia that may have been awarded from an outside society, company, or "club". This includes groups like the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)