259th Anniversary Commencement
The big celebration. President Holloway officially confers the degrees of graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health Commencement
Class of 2025
Save the Date
Sunday, May 18
SHI Stadium
Join us for the 259th Anniversary Commencement at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at SHI Stadium. President Jonathan Holloway will preside over the ceremony, officially conferring degrees to graduates and honorary recipients.
In addition, partake in the school-based Convocation ceremonies designed to compliment the main Commencement ceremony. Here, undergraduate and graduate students are individually recognized alongside Dean and peers.
All students affiliated with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health graduates and their guests, are invited to make the most of this celebratory occasion by attending both the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. See you there!
Tickets and new security procedures will be in place for the 2025 ceremony.
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Call for May 2025 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Nominations
We are now accepting Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree nominations for the 2025 Commencement ceremonies for Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health, Rutgers University–Newark, and Rutgers University–Camden. Nominations for the May 2025 ceremonies will be accepted until October 31, 2024.
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 2024, January 2025, May 2025, or August 2025 are eligible to participate in the May 2025 Commencement and school convocation events, but it varies by school. Contact your school directly if you have questions.
School Convocations
Graduates have their stage crossing moment and receive individual recognition at these ceremonies.
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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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Multiple Ways to Celebrate Your Graduation
What is the difference between Commencement and Convocations? At Rutgers, all schools come together at Commencement—the biggest academic celebration of the year at SHI Stadium—to officially receive their degrees. You’ll also get to participate in your School Convocation (like the School of Engineering or School of Arts and Sciences), where you cross the stage and receive individual recognition. Plus, there are many other celebrations throughout May that you can join in on!
Take a Look Back at 2024 Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health Commencement
Additional Ceremonies in Newark and Camden
Please visit the websites of Rutgers University–Newark and Rutgers University–Camden for information on the Class of 2024 Commencements and Convocations.