Convocation
GSE Convocation
Thursday, May 20, 2027, at 2:30 p.m.
State Theatre, New Jersey
15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Important GSE Convocation Dates
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- GSE Convocation: Thursday, May 20, 20276, 2:30 p.m.
- University Commencement: To Be Announced
- Regalia Early Bird Discount Ends (Last Day to Ship-to-Store): February 15, 2027
- Last day to order Custom Doctoral Regalia: February 20, 2027
- Last day to order Regalia online (Ship-to-Home): March 15, 2027
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- Regalia will be available at Barnes and Noble on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus starting April 1, 2027, while supplies last.
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GSE Convocation Requirements
If you are graduating in May or August 2027*, be sure to apply for your diploma by April 1.
*August 2027 Masters Degree graduates are welcome to attend the May 2027 convocation. You must be registered in Summer 2027 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 2026 ceremony:
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- PhDs by April 1, 2027, with SGS
- EdDs by May 1, 2027, with Assistant Dean For Advisement Dr. Matthew Winkler
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All October 2026, January 2027, May 2027 and August 2027 graduates are welcome to walk at the May 2027 Convocation.
All August 2026 graduates who did not walk in May 2026 are also welcome to join us this year.
Regalia
Cap, Hood & Gown Rutgers NB: https://oakhallcg.com/pages/rutgersnbu.
If you plan to walk at the May 2027 GSE ceremony, you must be in appropriate regalia to participate. You cannot reuse your undergrad cap and gown.
Tickets
Please stay tuned for all ticket-related information, including how to reserve, transfer, and access your tickets.
Day of Graduation
General Rutgers Commencement (Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health) information can be found on the Rutgers Commencement page.
Arrival Time
DOORS OPEN AT 12:30pm. Graduates and guests may begin checking in at that time. Graduates, please CHECK IN BY 1:30pm. We will PROCESS at 2:30PM.
Parking
Stay tuned for parking information.
Accessible parking is first-come, first-served. To park your vehicle in a space with a wheelchair symbol, you must have an accessible parking placard or a license plate with a wheelchair symbol on it.
Seating for people in wheelchairs and/or with a disability is first-come, first-served, and limited. Onsite staff will assist. One family member may sit with your guest with a disability or using a wheelchair.
Bag Policy
SMALL CLEAR BAGS ONLY. Do not bring bags, purses, or other carryalls.
Live Stream, Photography, etc.
The ceremony will be live streamed. The link to view the live stream on the GSE website will be posted by 2pm on May 20.
Each graduate will be photographed, and a short clip of each student walking across the stage and receiving their diploma will be produced. These will be made available to you following convocation.
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.
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Alumni Association
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