Timeline of Graduation Day

8:00am Gates open at HighPoint.com Stadium.
9:00am All students should be in the Marshalling Area (SAS students will be grouped together.)
10:00am Commencement ceremony begins with student procession.
11:30am Commencement ceremony ends. Return to the Marshalling Area ASAP and find the section that corresponds with your RUWalking number. Line up in numerical order in that section. You will re-enter the field in this order, and it important to be in the correct place.
12:00pm All SAS students should be in their RUWalking sections ready to process back onto the field.
12:30pm School of Arts and Sciences Convocation begins.

Remember to bring your RUWalking card with you to the stadium! This is what will be used to make your name appear on the Jumbotron!!!!

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 is now available for purchase here.

Order your cap and gown by March 22, 2019 to have it shipped to the Bookstore for free in-store pickup. Pickup will be available April 24th-May 18th.

Regalia can also be purchased in-store beginning April 5th.

You may also order your regalia online by April 27, 2019, and have it shipped to your home for a fee.

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.

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.

Parking and Special Needs

Parking permits are required for Commencement and Convocation on Sunday, May 19. Graduating students may register for 2 free parking permits beginning on March 25 until April 22. Any remaining parking hangtags may be purchased. More parking information here.

Information for guests with disabilities is available here.

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.

Detailed information can be found here.

Special needs parking registration will be open sometime in February (check back for updates.)

#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!

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.

Arts and Sciences Senior Celebrations
April and May 2019

Check with your major department or program before graduation to get details for their celebration.

Senior Celebrations Date/Time/Location:

Biological Sciences: May 8, 1:00-2:30pm, Life Sciences Atrium, Busch Campus
Center for Cognitive Science: May 2, 5:00-7:00pm, The Cove, Busch Campus
Criminal Justice: May 17, 6:00pm, College Ave. Gym, College Ave. Campus
Geography: April 12, 2:00-4:00pm, Room B120, Lucy Stone Hall, Livingston Campus
German: April 3, 12:00-1:00pm, Room 4052, Academic Building, College Ave. Campus
Honors Program: May 7, 11:00am-1:00pm, Douglass Campus Student Center
Italian: April 18, 6:00-8:00pm, Room 6051, Academic Building, College Ave. Campus
Jewish Studies: May 8, 4:00-6:00pm, Room 115, Miller Hall, College Ave. Campus
Latin American Studies: May 8, 3:00-5:00pm, Room 266 & 268, Lucy Stone Hall, Livingston Campus
Latino & Caribbean Studies: May 8, 3:00-5:00pm, Room 266 & 268, Lucy Stone Hall, Livingston Campus
Linguistics: April 30, 5:00-7:00pm, Raritan Room, Student Activities Center, College Ave. Campus
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, April 29, 5:00-7:00pm, Multipurpose Room, Busch Campus
Russian & EE: May 8, 2:30-4:00pm, Room 4052, Academic Building, College Ave. Campus
Spanish & Portuguese: May 7, 5:00-7:00pm, Room 2160, Rutgers Academic Building, College Ave. Campus
Women & Gender Studies: May 8, 12:30pm, Multipurpose Room, Cook Student Center, Cook Campus

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