Graduation
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2024 Convocation Program & Livestream
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 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 are available for download below.
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.
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: Parking is free on the day of Convocation and no parking passes are required for you or for your guests. All graduates and guests should park in the Green or Yellow lots.
Accessible Seating: Guests who require accessible seating do not need to register in advance. 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.
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.
2024 Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Award Recipient & Convocation Speaker
Khiara M. Bridges, J.D., Ph.D. – a law professor, anthropologist, and nationally-recognized expert on the intersection of race, class, and reproductive rights – has been named the 2024 Frank R. Lautenberg Award recipient by the Rutgers School of Public Health. She will also serve as the school’s 41st graduation speaker.
Hailed as the School’s highest honor, the Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Award was established in 2001 to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to public health through a significant record of advocacy, the development of programs, and capacity building that has led to expanded research, education, and service opportunities.
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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 Health 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”).
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.
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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.