Cap & Gown Sponsorship Program

Our program provides students with the opportunity to have their cap and gown fully sponsored, while building their network!
Sponsor a Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Senior This Fall!

Here's how you can be a part of this new fall sponsorship opportunity:
- Donate $113.98 to sponsor a graduating student’s cap and gown.
- Share this initiative with your network to spread the word.
Your kindness will directly help a student walk confidently across the stage, ready to take on the world with their Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ diploma in hand.
Sponsor Benefits
Beyond the good feeling that comes from helping a Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior, sponsors also receive:
- name placement in the commencement program
- a personalized thank you note from the student you've sponsored
- the opportunity to be spotlighted on our social media pages
Thank You Notes From Our Graduates
"I just wanted to thank you for choosing to be a sponsor. With your help, I was able to afford this which was a big support to my family and showed me the kindness of Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ alumni/Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ community.
As I continue my educational journey, I hope to pay it forward and never forget my Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ community. Essentially, I want to be like YOU!"
-2025 Graduate
"Originally, I panned not to attend my graduation because of the additional financial burden of purchasing my graduation cap and gown.
However, with your sponsorship, I am able to attend my graduation. Thank you for making it possible for me to experience my next era of life."
-2025 Graduate
"Thank you for your support, it truly changed my life. I started college in 2017, juggling full-time work, classes, and raising two kids. After eight years of hard work, I’ve earned my degree in Business Management.
At 42, becoming a first-generation college graduate and making the Dean’s List on my birthday meant everything. Your gift helped lift a burden and reminded me that people believe in students like me."
-2025 Graduate

Questions?
Office of Alumni Relations
The Alumni Association proudly serves our 75,000+ graduates of Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ by providing resources, events and benefits exclusively to our alumni community.Â
- emailalumni@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8086
- placeAlumni & Visitor Center