We are delighted to invite you to the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Convocation 2026.

Celebrate this milestone as you cross the stage in Rutgers regalia, honored by speakers, and cheered by family, friends and guests.

In order to personally recognize and accommodate all School of Arts and Sciences graduates, we will host four ceremonies- two on Tuesday, May 19th and two on Thursday, May 21st at 10am and 3pm in the Jersey Mike's Arena. Graduates will choose which ceremony they wish to attend (space permitting). Later this semester, graduates will receive a link to register for the ceremony of their choosing. Only one ceremony is permitted. Registration will be processed on a first-come, first- served basis. Your assigned ceremony will be confirmed only AFTER registration is completed. You will not know which ceremony you are confirmed for until then. 

All questions related to convocation should be emailed to

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this the same as 260^th Anniversary Commencement?  No, the SAS Convocation is different than the 260^th Annual University Commencement, which is on Sunday, May 17^th. The 260^th Anniversary 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 5 guests. Guest names do not need to be registered, but tickets will be issued and must be presented digitally upon entry to the ceremony. Anyone attending who will be in a seat will need a ticket. Guests under the age of 2 who will not be seated in a seat do not need a ticket.

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. The RUWalking card is NOT your ticket for entry. Graduates will also need to show their ceremony ticket, which will be issued through Athletics in the student ticket portal. 

Where do I get regalia? Regalia can be purchased online here, and starting in Barnes & Noble on April 1st. Ordering ahead of time is suggested as supplies are limited in store in April.

Do I need to attend the 259^th Anniversary 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. 

 Where can I get senior portraits? Lors Photography offers Senior Portrait Sessions at the College Avenue Student Center. Seniors will receive an email from Lord with details and links to book portrait sessions. If you do not receive an email, please email or call 908-964-3040. *Please note: Graduates receive a free sitting only. Additional charges may incur.