Graduation

Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

SHI Stadium

Schools are called to stand to be recognized at this event. Individual names are not called. Information on ticketing and parking will be posted here when received from the university.

Bloustein School Convocation Ceremony 

Monday, May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Check-in for students begins at 8:00 am and closes at 9:00 am.

 Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Livingston Campus

Individual names are read at this ceremony

The formal BLOUSTEIN SCHOOL CONVOCATION ceremony will recognize each graduate individually with pomp and circumstance.  Students will cross the stage and have their names read as they are recognized.

Important note: GRADUATE students with August 2025, October 2025, January 2026, May 2026 and August 2026 degree dates, and UNDERGRADUATE students with January 2026, May 2026, and August 2026 are invited to participate in the school convocation.

Tickets

UPDATED FEBRUARY 2, 2026

Advance general seating tickets are required.  All graduates attending the Bloustein School Convocation will receive nine (9) e-tickets each to use for yourself and to provide to family, friends and guests.

To find out more about ticketing and the process, visit THIS LINK for answers to your questions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Student and guest tickets will be deposited into your ticketing account for distribution on Friday, May 1, 2026, and can be accessed at the below link:

For further questions, please see your school student services staff and advisors.

• Graduate Students: Courtney Culler at courtney.culler@rutgers.edu
• Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate Counselors at seniors@ejb.rutgers.edu

Livestream on Facebook

For our families and guests who are unable to attend the event in person, we provide a livestream link to the full Bloustein School Convocation on Facebook. The live stream will begin at about 9:50 a.m., but the Procession of Graduates will not start until 10:00 a.m.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We do everything we can to ensure the live streaming goes smoothly. However, we cannot account for connectivity issues.

Regalia (Cap & Gown)

Academic regalia is required for participation in all events. Rutgers–New Brunswick graduates can purchase regalia from Barnes and Noble Rutgers University Bookstore through the online store. 

• • • Early Bird: Order by February 28 for in-store pick-up.
    • Ship-to-home: Order by March 30.
    • Pick-up starts: April 1.

Parking

Parking is ample and available in the Yellow and Green Lots adjacent to Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Degrees Granted

UNDERGRADUATE Bloustein, SAS, and SEBS, students are recognized with the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Public Policy
• Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Planning and Public Policy

GRADUATE students are recognized with the following degrees:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Planning and Public Policy
• Master of City and Regional Planning
• Master of City and Regional Studies
• Master of Public Policy
• Master of Public Affairs and Politics
• Master of Health Administration
• Master of Public Informatics

Convocation Invitation

We look forward to seeing all graduates, their families, and friends on Monday, May 18!

The convocation program will be available on the morning of Monday, May 18 prior to the start of convocation.

Photos

Photos will be posted a few days after the event. All current and past graduations and convocation of the Bloustein School can be found on our website.

For ease of finding the website, we include a QR code on the program available at the in-person event.

Travel

For advance planning purposes, below are some possible hotel/accommodation options for guests attending the events that weekend.

Holiday Inn Express
4 Tower Center Boulevard
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-247-0700

The Heldrich Hotel
10 Livingston Avenue (across from Bloustein School)
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-729-4670

DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset
200 Atrium Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-469-2600