Class of 2025 Convocation
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission and 6:15 p.m. for individuals with special needs seating. Robing for faculty is at 7:00 p.m.
Each student will receive eight guest tickets for the Convocation ceremony. Please contact Student Affairs for questions about distribution of the tickets.
Directions and Parking Info
Directions and parking information can be found on the State Theatre website.
State Theatre Event Policy
All bags will be checked by security upon arrival at the front doors. Guests will be directed to coat check any item not permitted in the theater for a nominal fee. Guests are welcome to return items to their cars.
Items that will need to be coat checked include:
- Oversized bags
- Strollers
- Outside food and drinks, except for milk or formula for infants
Convocation Photos for Graduates
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has partnered with Pro Pics to take professional portraits of all graduates during the ceremonies. Photos will be available for purchase after the ceremony. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase. If you would like to receive your photo proofs, please go to www.RutgersPhotos.com to register and upload a selfie. If you have any questions regarding photos, please contact Pro Pics at support@propicsusa.com
Live Event Coverage
This year's Convocation ceremonies will be streamed live. Join us at 7:30 p.m., May 19, for a front-row seat to the festivities and help us celebrate the Class of 2025!
Watch Live Here via Rutgers iTV
Commencement Information
Rutgers' 259th Anniversary Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 18, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway. Gates open at 8 a.m.; graduates should arrive no later than 9 a.m. The official ceremony will take place from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Please note: Registration for parking and tickets is required. There is a limit on the number of guest tickets (6) and parking passes (2) each student may receive. All guests age 2 and older require a ticket. Anyone requiring more than two parking passes can purchase them for $10 each on the Livingston Campus on the day of Commencement. Registration for tickets and parking will be open from April 1 to April 30.
Additional information about Commencement is available online here.