Graduation

Convocation is the Rutgers School of Public Health’s annual graduation ceremony. All graduates from the Class of 2025 are invited to join us in person at the State Theater New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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 graduates from the Class of 2025 (October 2024, January 2025 and expected May 2025) are eligible to attend.

• Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
   
• Arrive by: 2:00 p.m.
   
• Ceremony Start Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Doors open for guests at 3:00 p.m.
   
• Location: New Jersey State Theater (15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901)

Attire/Regalia: Class of 2025 graduates who plan to participate in the school’s Convocation and/or university Commencement must wear academic regalia, which needs to be purchased from Oak Hall by March 28, 2025. Early-bird discount ends February 28, 2025.Those in the Armed Forces must also wear academic regalia - Military uniforms may be worn underneath academic gowns. Graduates can purchase their regalia here: 

Graduates who do not purchase their regalia from Oak Hall by the deadline acknowledge that they will not receive regalia from Rutgers University and will be required to purchase their own regalia for the 2025 Convocation and/or university Commencement. Students who do not have regalia will not be able to participate in Convocation or Commencement.

Invitations: Digital invitations will be available for download.

Tickets: Tickets are required. Graduates must complete the "2025 Rutgers School of Public Health Convocation Registration" in order to receive their tickets. Graduates can receive up to six tickets for their guests (graduates do not need their own tickets). Additional ticket requests will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

What to Bring: When participating in Convocation, you may prefer to keep your personal belongings to a minimum, as you’ll need to carry them when walking across the stage and being recognized. We recommend only bringing the essentials, like your phone, keys, wallet, medication, and anything you may need during your time at Jersey Mike’s Arena and two-hour ceremony.

Parking: Street, meter, and municipal parking is available near the venue. Parking lots near the State Theater New Jersey can be found here. 

Accessible Seating & Parking: Guests who require accessible seating and parking should contact studentaffairs@sph.rutgers.edu. Upon entry, guests will be greeted by staff ushers who can direct guests to the accessible seating areas. 

Staying Social: Share graduation day highlights and celebratory events with us @RutgersSPH on Instagram and career updates on LinkedIn.

Members of the Rutgers Community, please be reminded that this University event is taking place to celebrate the culmination of our students’ hard work and earned degrees.  It is a momentous event for our many graduates and their guests, activities that disrupt the ceremony will not be tolerated.