Q. Where do I park?
A. Free commencement parking for all graduates and their guests all day long for all ceremonies (Undergraduate, Graduate and Law) will be available in the following Rutgers-Newark parking decks:
Visit https://www.newark.rutgers.edu/commencement for more parking information, or contact Parking at https://ipo.rutgers.edu/dots.
In addition to RU-N parking, graduates and their families can park at NJPAC. We found that in previous years many students chose to park there for the convenience of their guests. Look for Parking Lots A and C, adjacent east of the building. Each of these lots contain special parking locations for handicapped patrons.
https://www.njpac.org/visit/directions-and-parking/
Parking Tip: PARKING AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY AND NEWARK STREET PARKING WILL FILL UP QUICKLY IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON. PLEASE BE SURE TO COME EARLY TO SECURE A SPOT CLOSE TO NJPAC OR CONSIDER PAID PARKING AT NJPAC'S LOT. Parking will most likely be filled early due to the RBS Graduate Reception at 1 Washington Park.
Q. How long will the convocation last?
A. The convocation will be approximately 2 hours and begins at 4 PM sharp. All graduates will have their names announced as they walk across the stage to be greeted by the Dean and their respective Program Directors.
Q. What if we have guests and family members with special needs attending the convocation?
A. Guests with special needs should be dropped off near the entrance of NJPAC at or soon after 3:30 PM. NJPAC ushers will direct ticketed guests and their families with special needs to a designated location. Only the person(s) accompanying that guest when they enter NJPAC will be seated together.
Q. Can I take pictures/video?
A. Yes, you can take pictures/video from your designated seat. Guests are requested to remain in their seats during the entire ceremony and should respect the rights of others to view the ceremony in its entirety. Guests cannot block the aisles for any reason.
Q. Can I bring balloons into the convocation?
A. No, balloons are not permitted inside NJPAC.
Q. Can I bring flowers into the convocation?
A. Yes, flowers are permitted inside NJPAC.
Q. Will the event be livestreamed?
A. Yes, the link will be shared on our main page starting at 4 PM EST on May 20th.