Commencement 2025
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Commencement Livestream
We know how important it is to share this day with those who’ve supported you along the way. For friends and family who can’t attend in person, we’ve created a dedicated livestream page for all commencement ceremonies.
Personalized Diploma Video
Soon after your ceremony, you’ll be able to access a video capturing the exact moment you receive your diploma on stage. After the ceremony, simply use the link below and sign in with your NetID to view and share your personalized video.
Commencement Photos
GradImages® is proud to support one of the biggest moments in a graduate’s life: walking across the stage and into the next chapter. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve these memories for a lifetime. Finding your graduate’s photos after the ceremony is easy. Visit www.GradImages.com to view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts, and more.
If have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. We have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.
Order of Events
Rutgers University–Camden and Graduate School Commencement
Tuesday, May 20
1 – 3 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Graduating students in all of Rutgers–Camden’s degree programs are invited to attend this ceremony. The ceremony will feature the conferral of degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by a keynote speaker. At this ceremony, candidates for Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Nursing Practice will be hooded. All candidates for Masters degrees bestowed by The Graduate School will have their names read and walk across the stage. The Rutgers School of Business –Camden convocation ceremony is where MBA, MAcc and MSBA graduates will have their names read aloud as they walk across the stage of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
Speaker: Mickalene Thomas
Award-Winning Multidisciplinary Artist
Chancellor's Graduation Picnic
Tuesday, May 20
3 – 5 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Celebrate with your fellow grads and guests on the banks of the Delaware River on the lawn of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The event is free for graduates and guests. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 21
SCHOOL SPECIFIC COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATIONS
In addition to the Rutgers–Camden and Graduate School Commencement ceremony, each school hosts a separate ceremony for the students enrolled in that school. During those ceremonies, the student's name will be called and the student will walk across the stage. More information will be shared in the coming months.
Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Wednesday, May 21
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Speaker: Aaron Chang
President of Jefferson Health – East Region
School of Nursing–Camden
Wednesday, May 21
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Speaker: Amy Mansue
President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspira Health
Thursday, May 22
SCHOOL SPECIFIC COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATIONS
In addition to the Rutgers–Camden and Graduate School Commencement ceremony, each school hosts a separate ceremony for the students enrolled in that school. During those ceremonies, the student's name will be called and the student will walk across the stage. More information will be shared in the coming months.
Camden College of Arts & Sciences and University College–Camden
Thursday, May 22
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Speaker: Jacquelyn A. Suárez, RLAW ’15
Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs
Rutgers Law School
Thursday, May 22
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Speaker: Brisa De Angulo, RLAW ’12
Founder and CEO of A Breeze of Hope Foundation
Rites of Passage Ceremony
Friday, May 16
5 – 7 p.m.
Rutgers University–Camden, Gordon Theater
The Rites of Passage Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration honoring Black and Latino culture. The event recognizes Rutgers-Camden graduating undergraduate and graduate students hard work, and dedication, while simultaneously acknowledging the accomplishments of their families and networks of support. Distinguished speakers, student awards, performances, and the incorporation of African culture and Latin traditions—specifically the culminating medallion bestowing—all add to the vibrancy of this celebratory cultural day.
Questions?
Please reach out to RUCamdenCommencement@camden.rutgers.edu.
Commencement Accessibility Information
For guests requiring accessibility accommodations, find more information here on accessible seating, interpreting services, services animals and more.
Rutgers University—Camden Class of 2025
Senior Portraits
Photographers from Prestige Photography by Lifetouch will be on campus. Don’t miss out on capturing this once in a lifetime achievement.
Academic Regalia
Commencement Book
The 2025 Commencement Book celebrates the achievements, memories, and milestones of this year’s graduating class, capturing the spirit and pride of a remarkable journey.