SAVE THE DATES!
On the weekend of May 13-14, 2023, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy will celebrate our graduates. In addition to Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at SHI Stadium, the Bloustein School will hold its own Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 13th meant to culminate the experience by recognizing each student personally.
CONVOCATION OF THE BLOUSTEIN SCHOOL
for All Graduate and Undergraduate Students
This event scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023, will begin promptly at 10:00am at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Livingston Campus. Check-in for students begins at 8:00 am and closes at 9:00 am.
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. Seating is general admission with no tickets and no limits on numbers of family, friends or guests. Parking is ample and available in the Yellow and Green Lots adjacent to Jersey Mike’s Arena.
Important note: GRADUATE students with August 2022, October 2022, January 2023, and May 2023 degree dates, and UNDERGRADUATE students with January 2023, May 2023, and August 2023 are invited to participate in the school CONVOCATION.
GRADUATION SURVEY (Rutgers Career Services):
If you are a graduating student, fill out the post-graduation survey offered by Rutgers Career Services. Complete the Post-Grad Survey for a chance to win a great gift! (https://careers.rutgers.edu/gradsurvey)
Undergraduate Students (whether Bloustein, SAS or SEBS) are recognized at the ceremony as graduates from the following Bloustein School majors:
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
Helpful hint: meet with your academic advisor well in advance to make sure you are on track to graduate!
Have guests that can’t attend the Bloustein School Convocation? We will be showing via Facebook Live and a link on our website.
REGALIA (Cap and 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. Order by February 28th for an early bird discount on the purchase price! The last day to order regalia is April 17th.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
For advance planning purposes, below are some possible hotel/accommodation options for guests attending the events that weekend.
Hilton East Brunswick
3 Tower Center Boulevard
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-828-2000
Holiday Inn Express
4 Tower Center Boulevard
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-247-0700
Hyatt Regency
Two Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-873-1234
The Heldrich Hotel
10 Livingston Avenue (across from Bloustein School)
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-729-4670
Days Hotel – East Brunswick
195 Route 18 South
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-828-6900
DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset
200 Atrium Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-469-2600
QUESTIONS?
Should you have any questions regarding the Bloustein School Convocation Ceremony or Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement, please feel free to contact one of the following staff:
Graduate Students: Courtney Culler at courtney.culler@rutgers.edu
Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate Counselors at seniors@ejb.rutgers.edu