Guest Information

2023 Information for Families, Friends, and Guests

Parents, families, and friends, here’s everything you need to know about commencement, including hotel accommodations, tickets, and more.

Contact

Student Affairs
Dr. Tammy Walsh
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
twalsh@ringling.edu

ADA Accommodations

To request ADA accommodations or for additional information, contact Student Access Services.

Arrival and Parking

Info coming soon

Digital Swag (for alumni)

Download digital swag for your computer, phone, and social media accounts. (Coming soon).

Livestream

The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend the event in person.

Official Photographer

Grad Images is the official photographer for commencement. The photographers will have clear access to take photos of the graduates during the ceremony. Graduates and their families will have the opportunity to order commencement photos from Grad Images. You will be sent a link to order your commencement photos when they become available. Visit Grad Images to find the photos taken at the 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

Social Media/Wall

Share your Ringling College pride before, during, and after the ceremony by tagging your pics #RinglingGrads on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. All day-of updates will be communicated via Facebook and Twitter. Your submissions may also appear on the Ringling College Social Wall which will be accessible one week prior to the Ceremony and will stay live for one week following the event.

Note: All digital photos/videos will be reviewed and approved before being added to the social wall.

Tickets

Every guest in attendance is required to have a ticket. Each graduating student will be allocated six tickets for guests. Additional tickets can be requested and will be fulfilled based on availability. Students should email commencement@ringling.edu to request additional tickets. Students will receive an email after spring break letting them know when they may pick up their tickets and announcements from the Student Life Office, Ulla Searing Student Center, second floor.

Get in Touch

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

Admissions Questions
(applying, portfolio, transfers, deadlines, events)
admissions@ringling.edu

General Questions
info@ringling.edu

Media Inquiries
communications@ringling.edu

Web Accessibility Inquiries
communications@ringling.edu

Ringling College of Art and Design

2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
info@ringling.edu
941-351-5100

Office Hours:
M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm EST

Co-Interim Director of Library Services	941-359-7582	Pat Mizak
Co-Interim Director of Library Services	941-309-4055	Alexandra Vargas-Minor
Digital Curation and Special Collections Librarian	941-359-7583	Janelle Rebel
Technical Services Librarian	941-359-7586	Janet Thomas
Instructional Design Librarian		Vacant
Instructional Design Librarian		Vacant
Library Technician III (Cataloging and Metadata Assistant)	941-359-7631	Lisa Martinez
Library Technician II (Periodicals and Interlibrary Loan)		Vacant
Library Technician III (Circulation Manager)	941-359-7587	Tim DeForest
Library Technician III (Acquisitions Manager/Office Support)	941-359-7584	Yolanda Coleman
Library Technician II (Assistant Circulation Manager)	941-359-7587	Christina Song
Circulation Assistant		Jean Ferderber
Circulation Assistant		Sooyeon Baek
Circulation Assistant		James Harrison

Patron Type	# of Items	Type of Material	Borrowing Time
Student	40	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	7 days

Faculty and Staff	40	Books	6 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	7 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	7 days

Trustee, Alumni, Cross College Alliance, and	15	Books	3 weeks
Ringling College LibraryAssociation Members		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

PreCollege	5	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

Local Teacher	15	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

Chartwell’s and Follett employees located at Ringling	15	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

*The video game collection supports the research and teaching of the Game Art & Design program. Video games may not be checked out by Alumni, Ringling College Library Association members or Family members.

The Alfred R. Goldstein Library features a wide variety of quiet, group study, and work process spaces. Looking for a quiet study area? Make your way up to the 3rd floor to look for a book in the Research Collection or peruse the new art magazines while relaxing in comfortable seating. When the weather is nice, you can take your coffee from Roberta’s Café on the first floor to one of the four terraces to work outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Looking for meeting space to get together with a group? Check out the group study rooms, which are available on all three floors of the Goldstein Library. The 10 group study rooms are available to students on a first-come first served basis, or available for booking by Ringling College faculty and staff for group and class meetings.

Library Services Hours (when classes are in session):

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Holidays and Breaks:
The Library is closed on holidays, as designated by the institution, and typically operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm schedule during breaks.

Ringling College ID Access Only

Please note a Ringling College ID is required for access, except from 8:30am – 4:30pm from Monday – Friday.

Hours for the Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center:

By appointment only from Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, no drop-ins. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Contact specialcollections@c.ringling.edu to schedule an appointment.

Visit Us

Ringling College of Art + Design
Alfred R. Goldstein Library
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895

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Suggest a Purchase: Library Acquisitions Request

We welcome recommendations for new library materials from the Ringling College community. Librarians will consider all requests bearing in mind their appropriateness for the collections and the current budget.
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