Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Voorhees Mall, College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick
Severe Weather Location: Louis Brown Athletic Center, Livingston Campus, Piscataway

Questions can be directed to the Office of the Secretary of the University at 732-932-7434 or secretary@oldqueens.rutgers.edu.

University Commencement is a universitywide ceremony at which the president of the university formally confers all undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded throughout the past academic year. It is an exciting, festive, and dramatic occasion, with student and faculty representatives from all of Rutgers’ schools and colleges participating in academic regalia. Actual diplomas are distributed to graduate degree candidates from several Rutgers graduate schools (see Who Should Attend below). Honorary degrees are awarded to several well-known and accomplished individuals, and a Commencement Address by an invited speaker is always a highlight. All members of the Rutgers community are welcome and encouraged to attend.

University Commencement is a ceremony distinct from the individual school and college convocations. In particular, it should not be confused with the Rutgers College Convocation, which takes place on Thursday, May 22.

Who Should Attend University Commencement? Diploma Recipients Representative Candidates Faculty, Staff, and Guests Preparation Invitations Academic Regalia Gifts for the Graduate Commencement Day Ceremony Instructions Honorary Degree Recipients Severe Weather Plan Live Webcast

Speakers Commencement Speaker Student Speaker Information & Services Accessibility Guest Seating For the Media Visiting Rutgers Maps Directions Parking Public Transportation Dining Hotels