CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING STUDENTS!
It’s time to celebrate this very significant accomplishment! Be sure to join the graduation festivities in recognition of your achievement, as proud family, friends, faculty, and staff cheer you on.
Rutgers Business School New Brunswick Convocation
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time – 3:00-5:30 pm
Place - Jersey Mike’s Arena (Livingston Campus)
Doors open: 1:30pm
Faculty Line up: 2:15pm
Please note that the May 15th convocation will take approximately 2.5 hours, so plan accordingly. As a courtesy to and out of respect for all graduates, graduates will not be permitted to leave early. You should remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony.
Seniors who have completed their degree requirements in January 2025 or will be completing their degree requirements in May 2025 or August 2025 are permitted to walk in the RBS Convocation on May 15th, 2025.

Complete the Diploma Application by…
For January graduates:
Jan. 15
For May graduates:
May 15
For August graduates:
Aug. 15
Diploma Information – Deadlines: January 15, May 15, and August 15
Diplomas are not given out at the RBS Convocation Ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your diploma application approximately 6-8 weeks after your last semester. Click here to access the Online Diploma Application. Complete the Diploma App. by January 15th for January graduates, May 15th for May graduates, and August 15th for August graduates.
Registration for Convocation
Registration for the May 15, 2025, convocation will open in March. Graduating seniors will receive an email from Tassel, the graduation software company, approximately one week prior to the opening of the graduation portal. Be sure to check your spam folders and the Graduate FAQ section of the Convocation webpage for additional information.
Regalia Information
Your regalia includes your cap, gown, and any honors cords. Graduates must be in regalia attire to participate in the convocation ceremony. All cap and gown matters are handled by Barnes and Noble, and all students who are walking at convocation must have a cap and gown. Students can purchase their regalia through Barnes and Noble and can pick up their regalia at the Grad Fair on April 2nd and 3rd. Please view this page for more information on how and when to order your regalia. Please keep in mind all regalia matters are handled through Barnes and Noble and not through the RBS Convocation team. Students receiving honors cords will pick them up at the RBS Honors Cords Pick-Up Days. Honors Cords Pick-Up Days and senior gift pick-up dates and times will be posted to this page once this information is confirmed in the spring semester.
Arrival Information
The doors to Jersey Mike’s Arena will open at approximately 1:30 pm. When graduates arrive (in their regalia), they should proceed down the North and South hallways toward the back of the arena and proceed down the stairs to the student graduate seats on the floor level. Graduates must check in with staff with their digital Grad Pass.
Once the ceremony begins, and after the speeches are concluded, graduates will approach the platform with their fellow classmates in their major. Once each graduate’s name is called, they will walk across the stage and receive their RBS diploma folder.
Important Deadlines
January Grads | May Grads | August Grads | |
Complete the Online Diploma App by | January 15 | May 15 | August 15 |
Register for Convocation by | April 11 | April 11 | April 11 |
Order your Regalia by | March 28 | March 28 | March 28 |
Complete the 2 graduation surveys by | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
Attend Honor Cords Pick -Up Days | Communication will be sent via email | ||
Arrive at Convocation | 1:30 PM on May 15th at Jersey Mikes Arena (in your regalia and with your charged phone with Grad Pass)! The ceremony will begin at 3 PM. |
FAQs for Graduates
We highly encourage graduates to thoroughly read through our FAQ sections, and email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu if the answer to your question is not found in this page.
When is the RBS 2025 convocation? How long is it?
All RBS 2025 graduates will walk in the May 2025 convocation as follows:
Thursday, May 15th 3PM – 5PM (Doors open at 1:30PM – when graduates should arrive)
RBS Convocation will last approximately 2.5 hours.
Jersey Mikes Arena (JMA). Arena policies here.
Do I have to register for Convocation? If so, how?
Yes! All graduating seniors must register for convocation via Tassel. Graduating seniors will be receiving numerous emails from Tassel with instructions for registering for convocation. Please make sure you are creating your account using your netID@scarletmail.rutgers.edu account. If you do not see any emails from Tassel in your Rutgers inbox, please check your spam folder. If you still are not receiving emails from Tassel, please email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu.
Log into/ create an account with Tassel and follow the instructions on the Tassel email. (Check your inbox and spam folder in your Rutgers email for this). Follow the instructions to create your profile and account – remember to keep track of your login information!
What is the difference between Convocation and Commencement?
Convocations are smaller graduation ceremonies for each Rutgers college to celebrate their graduates and highlight the college’s traditions. Here, graduates’ names will be individually called, and graduates will get to walk across the stage and receive their diploma folder.
Commencement is a larger, university-wide ceremony celebrating all Rutgers – NB 2025 graduates. Commencement is not handled by our convocation staff. Information on Commencement can be found here.
How will I be informed of convocation-related matters?
Seniors will be continuously receiving emails to their Rutgers account during the spring semester from Tassel and the RBS Convocation team with updates and reminders on convocation related deadlines and events. It is important that seniors check their spam folder routinely for any Tassel emails that may not have ended up in their inbox. Additionally, seniors and guests should consistently refer to the RBS Convocation website for up-to-date information.
I am registered to graduate in January 2025/ August 2025. Do I still walk in the May RBS Convocation?
Yes! If you are a January or August 2025 graduate, you will still walk in the May 2025 RBS convocation. For inquiries regarding grades, classes, GPA, etc., please email your Academic Advisor. The convocation team does not handle these matters.
I am a January 2025 graduate and no longer have access to my Rutgers email accounts. What email should I use to register for convocation?
If you no longer have access to your Rutgers emails, please email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu for assistance.
Is attending Convocation mandatory in order to graduate?
No, attendance at convocation and/or commencement is not required. While seniors are not required to attend convocation, it is highly encouraged! Convocation is a celebratory event for seniors to reflect on their remarkable achievements at Rutgers alongside their friends, family, faculty, and staff!
I have not received any emails from Tassel. What should I do?
If you do not see any emails from Tassel (or from the RBS Convocation team) in your Rutgers inbox, please check your spam folder. If you still are not receiving any emails, please email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu.
I forgot my Tassel login information. How can I get in?
It is important to keep track of your login information for Tassel, as you will need this on the day of convocation for Grad Pass. If you forget your login information, or are having trouble with Tassel, see this link. Please make sure you are logging in with your netid@scarletmail.rutgers.edu account. If you created your account with your @rutgers.edu account, please use the @rutgers.edu format to log in. There is also a “Forgot Password” button at the Tassel log in screen should you need to reset your password.
How do I give my guests their tickets? Do I need a ticket if I’m graduating?
All ceremonies at Jersey Mike's Arena will be ticketed. Each graduate will receive one ticket for themselves and can claim up to 4 guest tickets per ceremony.
Can I get more tickets?
To prioritize your safety and to ensure all graduates receive an equal amount of guest tickets, we cannot offer more tickets at this time. Please do not email the convocation team to ask about receiving more tickets, as we cannot provide them. If there is a chance we are able to provide graduates with an additional ticket, graduates will receive email communication most likely in early-May. Remember: graduates themselves do not need a ticket.
After the registration deadline, can I edit my photo/message?
Unfortunately, no. After the deadline, you will not be able to add or edit the photo or message you submitted. If a photo or message is deemed inappropriate by our staff, you will receive an email from Tassel before the deadline to edit it. If you do not make any edits to the photo/message, it will be removed.
Where can I find the 2 graduation surveys?
Graduates will have received email instructions with the EBI/Sky Factor and post-grad survey from the Career Exploration and Success office. Please check your spam folder if you cannot find it in your inbox. It is important to save this email and go back to it if you cannot immediately complete the surveys. If you have not received emails with survey information, please contact us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu.
How do I receive my diploma?
All diploma matters are handled by the Registrar office. Graduates are required to complete the Online Diploma Application here. Please note that diplomas are NOT given out at the convocation ceremony; they will be mailed to the address you list on the Diploma Application approximately 6-8 weeks after graduation.
How can I purchase and receive my Regalia?
Your regalia includes your cap, gown, and any honors cords. All cap and gown matters are handled by Barnes and Noble, and all students who are walking at convocation must have a cap and gown. Students can purchase their regalia through Barnes and Noble and can pick up their regalia at the Grad Fair on April 2nd and 3rd. Please view this page for more information on how and when to order your regalia. Students receiving honors cords will pick them up at the Honors Cords Pick-Up Days (dates will be posted in the spring semester).
How do I know if I will be getting an honors cord?
If your GPA as of Fall 2024 is a 3.5 or above, you will be getting an honors cord that you can pick up at the Honors Cord Pick-Up days listed on the convocation site. We cannot give an honors cord to seniors who have a GPA below 3.5 as of Fall 2024. For further questions related to your GPA, please email your Academic Advisor.
What is a Grad Pass and why do I need it?
Your Grad Pass is a very important part of the convocation ceremony! Grad Pass is a digital card given to every senior who is registered for convocation and will be scanned by staff during convocation for check-in, as well as scanned on stage so your name and major may be read aloud and displayed for all to see and hear! It is very important that once you receive your Grad Pass you add it to your phone’s digital Wallet and keep it accessible for the day of convocation. Be sure to have your phone charged!
When and how do I pick up my honors cord(s)?
Graduates must pick up their honors cord (if applicable) at the Honor Cord Pick-Up days, which will be posted to our website as we get closer to convocation. Seniors will also have the opportunity to pick up their cords from the Undergraduate Programs office in the business school during designated days/ times. Seniors do not need to register to attend.
Can someone else pick up my honors cord for me?
Yes! We understand that some students may not be able to attend the pick-up days, so graduating seniors may designate someone else to pick up their cords. In doing so, the person picking up the items for the graduate must have written/ electronic communication (email, note, etc.) from the graduate confirming they have permission to pick up the graduate’s cords. Staff may ask to see this communication at pick-up.
I am a member of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). Will I receive an honors cord?
Yes! BGS graduating seniors will be able to pick up a blue cord at the Grad Pass and Honors Cord Pick Up days.
Will there be a livestream for my friends and family who will not be attending convocation?
Yes! The livestream for convocation will be accessible on our website for guests to view.
Where should I park?
Parking is available on Livingston Campus and will be free. Guests do not need to register their vehicle to park for convocation. The Green and Yellow lots provide parking close to the Arena.
What do I need to bring with me on the day of RBS convocation?
Graduates must show up in their regalia to JMA when the doors, as well as have their Grad Pass. If a graduate has no access to their Grad Pass, staff will be at JMA to help students access their Grad Pass. Outside drinks/ food will not be permitted in JMA.
When should I arrive at JMA?
Graduates must be ready at JMA when the doors open at 1:30PM.
What Can or Can’t I Bring into JMA?
Please keep in mind that the Jersey Mikes Arena will have metal detectors to scan graduates and their items upon entry. Additionally, no helium balloons or outside food/ drinks will be allowed inside JMA.
I cannot access my Grad Pass. What do I do now?
To access the Grad Pass, log into Tassel on your phone’s web browser and select the option to access/ download your Grad Pass. Keep this open and on you throughout the ceremony. You must have this open when you are about to walk across the stage for staff to scan so your name may be read aloud and shown on the jumbotron!
Will I be able to register for ProPics after the convocation registration deadline?
Yes! Using your Tassel account, you will be able to register for ProPics, the professional photography service that will take photos of the convocation ceremony.
I am a dual-degree business student. Where will I be sitting during convocation?
Seating for convocation is organized by major. Depending on the major listed first on your Diploma App., this is where you will be seated. (Ex: if your Major 1 is Finance and Major 2 is BAIT, you will be seated with other Finance majors).
I registered for convocation but no longer can attend. Do I have to unregister?
If you can no longer attend convocation, there is no need to cancel your registration if you have already registered. Your name will still be in the program, but your name will not be called. Your diploma will still be mailed to the home address you list on the Online Diploma Application 6-8 weeks after convocation.
Will the livestream be available to watch after convocation?
Yes! Anyone can rewatch the livestream via an updated link that will be posted to the convocation website.
To sum everything up, what will I need to do in order to prepare for convocation?
- Register for graduation via Tassel including distributing your tickets to your guests and submitting a photo and/or message
- Purchase your regalia through Barnes and Noble
- Complete the Online Diploma Application and graduation surveys
- Pick up your honor cords and senior gift at the Honor Cord Pick Up days.
- Arrive at convocation in your regalia when the doors open at 1:30 PM. Have your Grad Pass ready (and your phone charged).
I checked through all the FAQs and still have questions. Who should I contact?
If you have looked through all of the information and the FAQs on the Convocation site and still have questions, feel free to email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu.
FAQs for Guests
We highly encourage guests to thoroughly read through our FAQ sections, and email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu if the answer to your question is not found in this page.
How do I get to Jersey Mikes Arena (JMA)?
Jersey Mikes Arena is located at 83 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway NJ 08854. For additional directions, please go here.
What Can or Can’t I Bring into JMA?
Please keep in mind that the Jersey Mikes Arena will have metal detectors to scan guests and their items upon entry. Additionally, no helium balloons or outside food/ drinks will be allowed inside JMA.
When should guests arrive?
The doors open for convocation at 1:30PM. We anticipate large crowds coming to support our graduates, so please keep in mind traffic times, as well as additional times in line for bag checking and ticket scanning. We always encourage guests to come early!
Where should guests park? Do I need to register my car with Rutgers?
Parking is available on Livingston Campus and will be free. The Green and Yellow lots provide parking close to the Arena. Guests do not need to register their vehicle with Rutgers to park for convocation.
Will there be ADA parking and seating at convocation?
Yes! For RBS Convocation ADA drop-off/parking, please use the Green Lot, accessible through Hospital Road from Avenue E. ADA spaces are first come, first served. There will be ADA seating available in Jersey Mike’s Arena during the RBS Convocation. No reservations are necessary. Please look for the signage for ADA seating on the first level. A guest sitting in the ADA seating area will be allowed to have 1 other guest sitting with them.
How do I receive my guest ticket?
All ceremonies at Jersey Mike's Arena will be ticketed. Each graduate will receive one ticket for themselves and can claim up to 4 guest tickets per ceremony.
I have a baby/toddler in my group. Do they need a ticket?
Tickets are only needed for guests who will need their own seat. If you have a young child (up to 1 year old) who you or another adult in your party plan on holding for the entire ceremony, and therefore the child does not need their own seat, they do not need a ticket.
Will I be able to purchase gifts for my graduate?
Yes! When you arrive at Jersey Mikes Arena (JMA), you will be able to purchase flowers and other gifts for your graduate.
How can I purchase a lawn sign for my graduate?
Families can purchase a lawn sign commemorating their graduate’s achievement through the Rutgers Spirit Shop online.
Will there be refreshments available to purchase?
Water will be available to purchase for guests at the ceremony. Guests are not permitted to bring outside food/ beverages into JMA.
Will there be a ceremony program available for guests?
Yes! The RBS Convocation program will be available digitally on the RBS Convocation website as we near the convocation date.
Can the ceremony be viewed online for family and friends who will not be at JMA?
Yes! The convocation ceremony will be livestreamed for anyone to watch in the comfort of their homes. The link will be posted here on this webpage.
I checked through all the FAQs and still have questions. Who should I contact?
If you have looked through all of the information on the convocation site and the FAQs and still have questions, feel free to email us at rbs_graduation_nb@business.rutgers.edu.