May Convocation 2021
Virtual Celebration (3)
Virtual Convocation Details
On May 18th at 11am(ET), the School of Arts and Sciences will host its' virtual School of Arts and Sciences Convocation! You can log on to celebration2021.sas.rutgers.edu starting at 10am to test your connection. The ceremony starts at 11am.
After the main ceremony ends, you'll be re-directed to the Convocation website where you can go to your department page and continue the celebration. On your department page will be videos from your faculty, your graduation slide and your name will called in the department slideshow. You will also be able to seach for your friends and members of your department.
If you are unable to join us live, you will be able to view the ceremony and visit the site anytime after the 11am live launch!
Congratulations to our graduates!
2021 Convocation Program
2021 Convocation Program
Click here to download your copy. Want to share it with someone who couldn't attend?
Download the Presentation of Graduates booklet from the School of Arts and Sciences to print or share the link.
Members of the SAS Class of 2021 will receive a print copy in the mail along with their diploma.
#RUSAS2021
#RUSAS2021
To celebrate the class of 2021, 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 2021!
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits
Lors Photography is offering Senior Portrait Sessions at three remote off-campus locations in New Jersey (New Brunswick, Mount Laurel, and Toms River.) Seniors have been sent an email Lors on Monday, January 18th with details and links to book your portrait session.
This email was sent by Lors to the email address on file with the registrar's office. If you did not receive an email, please email customerservice@lorsstudio.com or call 908-964-3040.
Message from President
Message from President Holloway
Members of the Rutgers Community:
After careful discussion with the chancellors over the past several weeks, I am writing to inform you that we have decided to hold all commencement events across Rutgers by virtual means rather than hold in-person ceremonies. This decision was a disappointing one to make in light of the difficulties our graduating students have already endured, but public health concerns related to the ongoing pandemic continue to make it unwise for us to plan for large in-person gatherings this spring. And unfortunately, it is not feasible to create appropriate, smaller ceremonies in a safe and equitable way.
Each campus is exploring the most effective ways to honor their graduates by remote means this spring, and we are earnestly hoping to host in-person celebrations later in the year to further salute our graduates from both 2020 and 2021.
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Follow-up messages regarding commencement events will come from the chancellors and/or deans later this month. I support their efforts to find ways to celebrate safely and know that they are eager to engage their communities as they consider how best to do so.
I recognize that this decision will be deeply disappointing to our graduating students and their families and friends, and I am very sorry. I know you deserve better and wish that we could make it happen in a safe and responsible way this spring. At the point where we can resume holding large in-person gatherings, we will gladly plan for events that celebrate your accomplishments at Rutgers.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Holloway
President and University Professor
