Graduation
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Rutgers School of Public Health Convocation
Convocation is the Rutgers School of Public Health’s annual graduation ceremony. All graduates from the Class of 2024 are invited to join us in-person at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Friday, May 17, 2024.
During this special ceremony, graduates will hear their name called, walk across the stage in front of their invited guests, and have their photo taken by a professional photographer. All Rutgers School of Public Health Newark and New Brunswick graduates from the Class of 2024 (those who completed their degree in October 2023, January 2024, and May 2024) are invited.
- Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
- Arrive by: 8:30 a.m.
- Ceremony Start Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Doors open for guests at 9:15 a.m.
- Location: Jersey Mike’s Arena (83 Rockafeller Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854)
Attire/Regalia: Class of 2024 graduates who plan to participate in the school’s Convocation and/or university Commencement must wear academic regalia, which can be purchased from Oak Halli by March 31, 2024. Regalia discounts are available for those who purchase before February 29, 2024. Those in the Armed Forces must also wear academic regalia - military uniforms may be worn underneath academic gowns. Purchase regalia here: https://rutgersrbhs.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome
Invitations: Digital invitations will be available for download online.
Tickets: Tickets are not required for the Rutgers School of Public Health's Convocation on May 17, 2024. Graduates can invite/bring as many guests as they would like to our ceremony. Please note that a prior policy by Jersey Mike’s Arena, our Convocation venue, regarding ticketing was rolled back.
Staying Social: Share graduation day highlights and celebratory events with us @RutgersSPH on Instagram and career updates on LinkedIn.
Graduation Application
Students who anticipate completing their degree program in the current graduation year must complete a Graduation Application. The due dates for the application are as follows for each semester:
- Graduating at the end of Summer semester?
Application due August 1 and degree will be dated October 1. - Graduating at the end of Fall semester?
Application due November 1 and degree will be dated January 15. - Graduating at the end of Spring semester?
Application due February 15 and degree will be dated May 12.
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Join the Rutgers University’s 258th Anniversary Commencement (aka Rutgers University – New Brunswick and Rutgers Health Commencement) on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. President Jonathan Holloway will address the degree candidates and guests and confer degrees. The Rutgers University - New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement is only open to the Class of 2024 (October 2023, January 2024, May 2024). We encourage people to attend and represent our school and students. Those participating in the Commencement ceremony will need to wear academic regalia (see above, “attire”).
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This is an opportunity to recognize Rutgers School of Public Health Class of 2024 students for their tremendous academic and service-related achievements, as well as welcome new inductees to the Delta Omega Honor Society. Special registration will be required. This event is only open to invited individuals from the Class of 2024, and a limited number of their guests, who are selected through our End of Year Awards nomination process (October 2023, January 2024, and May 2024 graduates). Additional information coming in April to those invited individuals. Additional information coming in April to those invited individuals.
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Information about other celebrations and ceremonies open to all graduating students, such as the Rites of Passage & Rainbow Graduation, are available at this link: https://commencement.rutgers.edu/celebrations.
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Commencement is the Rutgers University-wide graduation ceremony. Convocation is the Rutgers School of Public Health’s own graduation ceremony, where graduates are individually recognized for their achievements.