Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a rehearsal for convocation?
A. There will not be a rehearsal for students. All necessary information will be relayed to you prior to the convocation and check-in at NJPAC is at 2:45 PM.
Q. How many guests can I invite to the convocation?
A. Graduates who indicated "attending" the convocation are entitled to three (3) complimentary tickets for their guests. All graduates must input their guests' names and email addresses via the Marching Order website. This is the website all graduates will use to register themselves. Everyone who enters the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) must have a ticket, including infants (babies-in-arms) and children. If you need additional tickets, please ask your classmates if they are not using all of their tickets. RBS is unable to give out any extra tickets.
Q. What should I wear under my regalia?
A. In general, business casual is highly recommended. Shoes should be comfortable. Women are encouraged to consider wearing low pumps or flats.
Q. What shouldn't I bring?
A. You should not carry purses, cameras, flowers, etc. Your hands should be free to shake hands with the Dean, receive your ceremonial diploma and take professional photographs.
Q. What time do I need to be on at NJPAC?
A. All graduates should plan to arrive to NJPAC no later than 2:30 PM for check-in and to receive your name cards. All graduates must be in their seats by 3:30 PM. Guests will be escorted to the auditorium.
Q. Will there be a professional photographer at the convocation?
A. Yes, professional photographers will take individual photos of each graduate. Each graduate will take two (2) shots: standing pose and as they receive their diploma.
Q. How should I wear my tassel prior to receiving my diploma?
A. You should wear your tassel on the left and it remains on the left because you are graduate students. The changing of the tassel is for undergraduate students.
Q. Will the event be livestreamed?
A. Yes, the link will be shared on our main page starting at 4 PM EST on May 15th.
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:
View the Interactive Map for Parking at Rutgers University-Newark.
**Eagle West Lot | 120 Orange St., Newark, NJ | will be available for the Rutgers Business School Masters Graduation on May 15, 2024. Once you park in any of the above parking decks, you can walk to NJPAC. Feel free to use our commencement shuttle services that will take you to your location at Rutgers Business School.
- Deck 2: 166 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
- Deck 3: 180 Washington Street, Newark, NJ (next to Deck 2)
- Deck 4: 130 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
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.