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Information to attend SAS Convocation!
In order to personally recognize and accommodate all School of Arts and Sciences graduates, we will host ceremonies on May 17th at 10:00am, 3:00pm and 7:00pm. As a graduate, you will be asked to register for the ceremony you would like to attend –you can only register for one ceremony! Registration is closed- please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.
COVID Protocols: Current policy is that guests will need to follow University protocols, which means ALL guests over the age of 4 must show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the event to get inside the arena. NO exceptions will be made!
To Print Your Guest Tickets:
- Log into your Convocation registration.
- Click "RSVP for this event" at the top right of the ceremony you are registered for.
- In the RSVP menu change "Attending" to select the number of tickets you will need.
- Click "Submit my RSVP for this event" and click Close
- You can now click "Print Guest Tickets" to download your tickets.
If you lose your tickets, you can reprint them. Your guests MUST present these tickets to enter the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is this the same as University Commencement? No, the SAS Convocation is different than the 256th Annual University Commencement, which is on Sunday, May 15th. The University Commencement ceremony will confer degrees on all New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences graduates but does not include individual student recognition. Convocation events are school-specific and will recognize graduates individually by name.
Do I need to register for parking for the SAS Convocation? No. Parking will be available in the Yellow and Green lots near the Jersey Mike's Arena.
How many guests can I bring? Do I need to register them? In order to accommodate all SAS graduates and their families and friends, graduates are limited to 4 guests. Guests do not need to be registered. Tickets will be issued to graduates in the coming weeks.
What COVID-19 protocols do we need to follow? Current policy is that guests will need to follow University protocols, which means guests must show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the event. These protocols are subject to change before May 17th.
What’s an RUWalking Card and how do I get it? The RUWalking card is used to identify individual graduates as names are called when crossing the stage. A link to access your RUWalking card will be sent to your Rutgers email address closer to the event date.
Where do I get regalia? Regalia can be ordered online here by April 22nd.
Do I need to attend the University Commencement and the SAS Convocation? No. You may choose to attend both or whichever ceremony you prefer.
If my major is through another school (SCI, SMLR, Bloustein, etc.), do I attend their celebration or the SAS Convocation? You may choose to attend both or whichever ceremony you prefer.
Quick Facts About The Day
Convocation: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Start Times: 10:00 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00pm
Location: Jersey Mike's Arena (formerly known as the RAC)
Ticketing: Guest tickets are now required. All graduates were sent a link to download and print tickets.
Guests: Each graduate will be permitted to bring up to 4 guests (10am and 3pm) or 8 guests (7pm). They will not need to register, but tickets will be issued to graduates. Seating will be first come, first served.
Parking: Parking will be available in the Yellow and Green lots.
Important information for graduates will be shared on the SAS Senior Canvas Calendar and Seniors Listserv. Please continue to check your inbox for details.
For graduates who want to invite international visitors other than visa dependents to convocation, please visit this site for details.
Current Rutgers University COVID protocols: The health and safety of the Rutgers University community remains our top priority. Masks are not required for on-campus events, effective March 10, 2022. All attendees over the age of 4 will need to show proof of full vaccination or a COVID-19 negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to the event and must remain compliant with published COVID-19 protocols. This will be checked upon entrance to the Jersey Mike’s Arena. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or have come in contact recently with anyone who has been infected with COVID-19, we kindly ask that you stay home. All travelers, foreign or domestic, must adhere to the U.S. Department of State Travel Restrictions.
Information about the Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement can be found online here.
Timeline of the Day
9:00am/2:00pm/6:00pm Doors open at Jersey Mike's Arena.
9:45am/2:45pm/6:45pm Graduates should be seated in the chairs on the floor of the arena.
10:00am/3:00pm/7:00pm Convocation ceremony begins.
12:00pm/5:00pm/9:00pm Convocation ceremony ends.
Remember to bring your RUWalking card with you to the arena! This is what will be used to hear your name announced while you walk across the stage. An email with the link to access your RUWalking card will be sent closer to the event date. All graduates will be notified when it is available for download.
#RUSAS2022
To celebrate the class of 2022, the School of Arts and Sciences is running a social media campaign for our graduates to hashtag their photos leading up to the big day. Some ideas for photos to hashtag:
- Showing off your decorated cap
- Wearing your regalia
- Holding up a "thank you" sign to your friends, family, professors, anyone else who participated during your journey!
Check out the photos on Instagram for all the fun leading up to and during your big day!
Congratulations Class of 2022!
Photos
GradImages is the official photographer for Commencement and Convocation. Proofs will be sent to your home and via email three to five days after graduation. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone or by mail. GradImages can be contacted at www.gradimages.com