Graduation Information

Cook College

Thursday, May 22
7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Ceremony: Cook College Graduating Seniors Only
Cook Campus Center Multipurpose Room

The evening before graduation a baccalaureate ceremony is held on campus which concludes with the traditional procession around the campus pond known as Passion Puddle. The tradition of students walking around the puddle as they graduate begins in the student’s freshman year. During their first night on campus, students participate in various activities that end with a walk around the puddle. Students are told on that night that the walk represents the beginning of their next step in life and as they walk back around the puddle several years later they can remember Cook and how they have grown while they were here.

Friday, May 23
10:00 a.m. Cook College Graduation Ceremony

Douglass College

Thursday, May 22
10:00 a.m. Douglass College Graduation Ceremony.

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Livingston College

Thursday, May 22
1:30 p.m. Livingston College Graduation Ceremony

Rutgers College

Thursday, May 22
1:15 p.m. Rutgers College Graduation Ceremony.

Picture Slideshow

Would you and your friends like to be included in a picture slideshow to be displayed at graduation? Class Council will be creating a slide show of graduating seniors to be displayed at graduation before the procession. The slideshow will be shown to all audience members. Please email buschdean@echo.rutgers.edu with a picture of your choice attached. (No visible alcoholic beverages, nudity or inappropriate pictures). Additionally, photos should be sent as jpg files in the smallest format possible. Please limit selection to one or two photos at most. The deadline for submission is Tuesday May 20th. Pictures should include graduating seniors only.

Cap and Gown

Graduating seniors, please remember to order your cap and gown from the Rutgers University Bookstore. The bookstore is located at One Penn Plaza, Ferren Mall and can be contacted at (732) 246-8448 with further questions. There is no deadline for picking up your cap and gown but please get it as soon as possible. Honor cords will be available at the Dean's offices on various campuses.

Rutgers College CHAMPAGNE, FONDUE, & Deans’ Reception
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. - Faculty Dining Room, Busch Dining Hall

Be a part of Rutgers College’s annual tradition for graduating seniors! Come and enjoy chocolate and cheese fondue as you mingle with your friends, fellow classmates, and Rutgers College deans and Student Life staff. At the event, we will have a drink of champagne to toast to our time here at Rutgers. This event is open to all Rutgers College Seniors.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FREE (if you already purchased a ticket, we will issue a refund check to you at the event)! TO RSVP, e-mail deansreception@gmail.com with your full name, RU ID, and an affirmation that you will be attending.

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