Regalia

Regalia is worn at Commencement and Convocation. Arts and Sciences student regalia consists of a red gown with black panels, a black cap, and a red and black tassel. The black hood denotes either a BA degree (white trim) or BS degree (gold trim), and is determined by the degree associated with your first (or only) major. Regalia will be available for purchase February 15th-March 22nd (specfic to online orders only.)

Please note: there will NOT be a regalia trailer at Commencement and Convocation, you must purchase your regalia ahead of time and bring it with you.

More information about purchasing regalia can be found on the University Commencement site.

Tips for Planning Your Day

• Be certain to wear comfortable shoes; shoes with very high or spiked heels are not recommended. In the stadium, students and guests will walk on cement steps to the staging area before the procession begins. During the procession, students will walk across the football field to the seating area.
• Check the weather. For a sunny forecast, bring sunglasses and wear sunblock. For a cooler day, please dress warm as you will be outside for many hours.
• There will be a security check at the stadium
• A clear bag policy will be in effect.

Disability Accommodations

Curbside drop-off is not available at the stadium, so moderate walking will be involved to get to the stadium and to seating. If you require a wheelchair for mobility, you must bring your own. Walkers and wheelchairs are permitted in the stadium.

Ample handicap seating is available at the Stadium on a first-come-first-served basis. Depending on your arrival time at the stadium, you may have a distance to travel within the stadium itself to the next available special-needs seat. We recommend you bring a walker or wheelchair if walking a distance is a challenge.

Special needs parking registration will be open in March.

Keeping Informed- Quick Facts About The Day

• University Commencement
• School of Arts and Sciences Convocation

Convocation Start Time: Following Rutgers University Commencement (approximately 12:30pm)
Location: High Point Solutions Stadium
Ticketing: No tickets required, no limit to the number of guests in attendance
Parking: All students need to register for a parking hang tag. Registration will open in March.
Weather Policy: Convocation will happen rain or shine. Live streaming will happen at the Busch, College Avenue and Livingston Student Centers for those who may have trouble getting to the stadium or would prefer to be indoors.

Important information for graduates will also be posted on the 2019 SAS Senior Class Sakai site as it becomes available. Announcements on the Senior Sakai site are also emailed to all students with a declared graduation date in the Class of 2019.

#RUSAS2019

To celebrate the class of 2019, the School of Arts and Sciences ran a social media campaign and students used #RUSAS2019 to share their photos to commemorate their experiences at Rutgers and at Commencement and Convocation. Check out all the photos on Instagram for all the fun leading up to and during your big day! Congratulations Class of 2019!

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