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  • Rutgers–New Brunswick & RBHS Commencement

Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health Commencement 

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
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Graduates, family, friends, and fellow students from Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health are invited to join the 258th Anniversary Commencement festivities on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  President Jonathan Holloway will preside over the Commencement ceremony and formally confer the degrees of graduates and honorary degree recipients at this event. 

Rutgers graduation events also include school-hosted convocation ceremonies, held in the days surrounding Commencement. At your school's convocation, you'll join your dean and other members of your school to receive individual recognition. Check with your specific school regarding information for convocations. We invite students from the schools affiliated with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health and their guests to attend both the Commencement and convocation ceremonies. 

Check back as more information will be shared soon. 

Ceremonies & Celebrations

Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health hold Commencement and school-based Convocation ceremonies once a year, in May. Most students who expect to receive degrees in October 2023, January 2024, May 2024, or August 2024 are eligible to participate in the May 2024 school convocation and Commencement events, but it varies by school. Contact your school directly if you have questions.

Happy Graduates at Commencement 2022

258th Anniversary Commencement

The big celebration. President Holloway confers the degrees of graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health.
SAS grad crossing stage and shaking hands with Dean with fellow graduates watch.

School Convocations

Graduates have their stage crossing moment and receive individual recognition at these ceremonies.
Happy graduates

Celebrations and Commissioning

Events that celebrate and recognize the diverse identities of graduates.

Rutgers graduates who complete ROTC training are commissioned into their respective branch of the United States Military. 

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Take a Look Back

Congratulations Class of 2023! Take a Look Back at the Rutgers–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement.

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Commencement 2023

Family Celebrating with Scarlet Knight
Family Takes a Selfie Before Commencement
Mortarboard
Student Ringing Bell at Commencement
Commencement Processional
Graduates enter stadium
President Holloway 2023 Commencement Address
Mark Angleson receives honorary degree from President Holloway
Katalin Kariko receives honorary degree from President Holloway
Sheryl Lee Ralph Receives Honorary Degree from President Holloway
Sheryl Lee Ralph Commencement Address
Allison Smith Delivers Student Commencement Address
Group of friends at commencement
Grad with First Gen Sticker
Students in Stadium Celebrate Graduation

On a day that coincided with Mother's Day, graduate Kalani Foster (SEBS '23) and her mother Christie Foster pose with the Scarlet Knight outside SHI Stadium prior to the start of commencement.

Doctor of nursing practice graduate Ceretha Hall-Dyke joins husband Dino and daughter Korinne Hall-Johnson to capture a happy moment before the ceremony.

Decorating mortarboards with celebratory personal statements and imagery is part of the fun of commencement.

Bryan Diaz (SOE '23) rings the Red Lion Bell to signify his graduation, celebrating a tradition that dates back to 1771. The bell is a replica of the original bell gifted by Rutgers’ namesake, Colonel Henry Rutgers.

The academic procession is led by Kimberlee Pastva, Secretary of the University, as she carries the university mace.

The Class of 2023 enters the field at SHI Stadium as thousands of family members and friends gather to celebrate the graduates' accomplishments.

President Jonathan Holloway addresses the Class of 2023 at Rutgers’ 257th Anniversary Commencement.

President Holloway confers an honorary doctor of humane letters degree on Mark A. Angelson, chair of the Institute of International Education and vice chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors.

President Holloway confers an honorary doctor of science degree on Katalin Karikó, former senior vice president at BioNTech and neurosurgery professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

President Holloway confers an honorary doctor of fine arts degree on Emmy Award-winning actress and Rutgers alumna Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Emmy Award-winning actress and Rutgers alumna Sheryl Lee Ralph addresses the Class of 2023 at Rutgers’ 257th Anniversary Commencement.

Student body president Allison M. Smith delivers remarks at Rutgers’ 257th Anniversary Commencement.

Friends meet at commencement to enjoy the day.

A proud moment for a first-generation college graduate at commencement.

The Class of 2023 celebrates their significant academic achievement at Rutgers’ 257th Anniversary Commencement.

happy grads

Additional Ceremonies in Newark and Camden

Please visit the websites of Rutgers University–Newark and Rutgers University–Camden for information on the Class of 2023 Commencements and Convocations.