Rainbow Graduation
Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities
Date, time and location to be announced.
Celebrations & Commissioning
Celebrations are 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.
Celebrations and Commissioning Dates
Be sure to check with the respective group or department for information. These events do not require a Commencement parking hangtag.
Rainbow Graduation
Rites of Passage
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Jersey Mike's Arena
Old Queens's Senior Reception
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Old Queen's Quad
Navy ROTC Commissioning
Date, time and location to be announced.
Army ROTC Commissioning
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CASC, MPR & Lounge
Air Force ROTC Commissioning
Thursday, May 21, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
School of Business Auditorium