The Commencement Convocation for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences-Camden will be held at the FREEDOM MORTGAGE PAVILION on THURSDAY, MAY 22, at 10 a.m. During this ceremony, graduates of the Camden College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) and University College–Camden (UCC) will have their names read and have the opportunity to walk across the stage. The ceremony is expected to last approximately two and a half hours. The Center is not climate controlled and may be cool when outside temperatures are below 60 degrees. Please note that there is no rehearsal for commencement.
For students graduating from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, visit https://graduateschool.camden.rutgers.edu for more information.
All graduates are expected to remain until the end of the ceremony. Diplomas will be available within six to eight weeks after the ceremony. You will either receive it via mail or will need to pick it up from the One Stop Student Services Center, depending on which option you chose on the Diploma Application.
PARKING/DIRECTIONS: The venue has free parking available to those attending commencement. Students and guests may also utilize the NJ Transit River Line. The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is directly across from the River Line’s Entertainment Center stop.
ACADEMIC PROCESSION: Degree candidates should report at 8:30 a.m. to the Benjamin Franklin Lobby at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. You will check in and then directed to your line and your faculty marshal, who will provide complete instructions at that time. Candidates will process by major. Bachelor of Sciences’ degree recipients will process first, followed by the Bachelor of Fine Arts’ degree recipients, and then the Bachelor of Arts’ candidates. Students with two or more majors will process with the major selected on the Diploma Application.
Marshals will start and guide each row of graduates to the stage. The commencement reader will announce the name of each candidate. Do not advance until your name is read. After you shake hands with members of the administration, switch the tassel of the cap from right to left and return to their original seats. We ask that you behave courteously toward other graduates. No air horns or any disruptive noisemakers will be permitted. Graduates are also expected to remain for the duration of the ceremony.
ATTIRE: The dress is the cap, gown and hood; the BS hood is gold, the BFA hood is brown, and the BA hood is white. Visit https://camden.rutgers.edu/commencement/extras#regalia to place your order. The University District Bookstore will host a Graduation Fair on April 22-23, when you can purchase regalia.
LATIN HONORS: Students who qualify for honor cords may purchase cords at the University District Bookstore. Students who qualify will be notified via email. Cords will also be available for purchase prior to the processional line-up at commencement. The requirements for honor cords are 45 credits earned at Rutgers University and a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above by the end of the Winter 2025 semester. Students must present picture ID at the time of purchase.
TICKETS: The CCAS/UCC Commencement Convocation is a ticketed ceremony. Ticket allotments and additional details will be released in April.
LIVESTREAMING: The ceremony will be livestreamed. When available, the link will be posted to https://www.camden.rutgers.edu/commencement.
ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: For graduates and guests requiring accessibility accommodations, find more information via https://camden.rutgers.edu/commencement/accessibility-information on accessible seating, interpreting services, service animals, and more. Please reach out to the Office of Disability Services at disability-services@camden.rutgers.edu with additional questions.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Prestige Photography by Lifetouch will be offering Senior Portrait Sessions in March and April for the Class of 2025. Booking is now open for March 25 – 2027, 2025 and April 22 – 24, 2025.
Senior Portrait Sessions will take place in the Executive Meeting Room of the Campus Center. The sitting will include poses in your own business attire and a provided cap and gown. You will receive a Session ID and Access Code at the time of the sitting. You can use these codes to view your proofs online 7-10 days after you are photographed.
GradImages will be the official photographer for commencement. Your proofs will be ready to view online as soon as 48 hours after the ceremony. If you have any questions after the ceremony about your photos, please contact the GradImages Customer Service Department at 800-261- 2576 or giservice@gradimages.net. In order to notify you when your images are available, GradImages sends emails and mails paper proofs, along with optional text message notifications. Your information is never shared and privacy is guaranteed.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI COMMUNITY: All Rutgers University graduates are automatically a part of the Rutgers University alumni community, a global network of more than 570,000 alumni. Visit rutgersfoundation.org/new-graduates to learn more about how to take advantage of this valuable resource.
QUESTIONS? Send questions regarding commencement to artsci_commencement@camden.rutgers.edu.
SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS!
Join us for an exciting day of celebration as we honor your hard work and success! Graduates from all degree levels are encouraged to attend this year’s Rutgers University–Camden and Graduate School Commencement on Tuesday, May 20 from 1–3 p.m. at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
This ceremony officially confers degrees upon graduates, features the university’s keynote speaker, and sets the stage for the School-Specific Commencement Convocations held later in the week. Students from The Graduate School will also be formally recognized at this event.
The celebration continues following University Commencement at the Chancellor’s Graduation Picnic from 3–5 p.m. on the lawn of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Enjoy great food, music, and Philadelphia views with your fellow grads and guests. The Chancellor’s Picnic is free for graduates and their guests, but registration will be required.