Graduation

Convocation

GSE Convocation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Jersey Mike’s Arena (RAC), Livingston Campus


Important GSE Convocation Dates

More information coming soon!

GSE Convocation Requirements

If you are graduating in May or August 2025*, be sure to apply for your diploma by April 1. 

*August 2025 Masters Degree graduates are welcome to attend the May 2025 convocation. You must be registered in Summer 2025 for any course(s) needed to graduate in August. Your name will not be in the program as you have not yet officially graduated (we include grads from the previous August) but you will fully participate in the ceremony.

Doctoral Students cannot graduate in August. All Doctoral Students must be fully defended to be approved to walk in the May 2025 ceremony:

      • PhDs by April 1, 2025, with SGS
      • EdDs by May 1, 2025, with Assistant Dean For Advisement Dr. Matthew Winkler

All October 2024, January 2025, May 2025 and August 2025 graduates are welcome to walk at the May 2025 Convocation.

All August 2024 graduates who did not walk in May 2024 are also welcome to join us this year.

Regalia

Check back later for more information!

If you plan to walk at the May 2026 GSE ceremony, you must be in the correct regalia (undergrad robes will not be allowed).

Tickets

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Day of Graduation

General Rutgers Commencement (Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health) information can be found on the Rutgers Commencement page.

Rutgers has partnered with Pro Pics to take professional portraits of all graduates during the ceremony. Photos will be available for purchase after the ceremony. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase. If you would like to receive your photo proofs, please go to www.RutgersPhotos.com to submit your information. If you have any questions regarding photos, please contact Pro Pics at info@propicsusa.com.

Share photos and shout-outs on social media and tag @RutgersGSE!

Alumni Association

Continue to be a part of the GSE community and family. Start your membership to the GSE Alumni Association! For more information, visit rugseaa.org.

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