Commencement 2026

Order of Events

Tuesday, May 19

Each year it is Rutgers–Camden’s honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates. This year we are delighted to continue our commencement traditions for graduates and their loved ones that will begin on May 19, 2025, at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

Rutgers University–Camden and Graduate School Commencement

Tuesday, May 19
1 – 3 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Graduating students in all of Rutgers–Camden’s degree programs are invited to attend this ceremony. The ceremony will feature the conferral of degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by a keynote speaker. At this ceremony, candidates for Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Nursing Practice will be hooded. All candidates for Masters degrees bestowed by The Graduate School will have their names read and walk across the stage. The Rutgers School of Business –Camden convocation ceremony is where MBA, MAcc and MSBA graduates will have their names read aloud as they walk across the stage of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

Chancellor's Graduation Picnic

Tuesday, May 19
3 – 5 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Celebrate with your fellow grads and guests on the banks of the Delaware River on the lawn of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The event is free for graduates and guests. Registration is required.

Wednesday, May 20

SCHOOL SPECIFIC COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATIONS

In addition to the Rutgers–Camden and Graduate School Commencement ceremony, each school hosts a separate ceremony for the students enrolled in that school. During those ceremonies, the student's name will be called and the student will walk across the stage. More information will be shared in the coming months.