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School Convocations

School Convocation Dates and Links

During your school's convocation, you'll join your graduating class and receive individual recognition.

Be sure to check with your school regarding guest and ticketing information, parking, and more for these ceremonies.

School convocations and receptions do not require a Commencement parking pass.

The Honors College Scholars at Rutgers–New Brunswick

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Antilles Field 

School of Graduate Studies

Ph.D. Convocation
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Master's Convocation
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

School of Communication and Information

Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology

Thursday, May 14, 2026 
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Nicholas Music Center 

Mason Gross School of the Arts

Thursday, May 14, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
The State Theater 

Rutgers Business School–New Brunswick Undergraduate

Thursday, May 14, 2026 
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

School of Engineering

Friday, May 15, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Douglass Residential College

Saturday, May 2, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Antilles Field (Rain: Voorhees Chapel) 

School of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Thursday, May 21, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Monday, May 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Monday, May 18, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

School of Social Work

Monday, May 18, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Monday, May 18, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
NJPAC 

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Monday, May 18, 2026
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
The State Theater 

School of Health Professions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
NJPAC 

School of Public Health

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
The State Theater 

School of Management and Labor Relations

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 

Graduate School of Education 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena 
 

Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

Friday, May 15, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Jersey Mike's Arena