
Commencement
Congratulations Class of 2022! Rutgers University—Camden’s commencement ceremonies & Rites of Passage celebration will take place at Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Inaugural Rites of Passage Ceremony:
10:00 a.m. – Noon
The first Inaugural Rites of Passage Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor Black and Latinx-identified students who through resolute persistence have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at Rutgers University—Camden.
The Graduate School, College of Arts and Sciences, University College:
6:30 p.m.
Honorary Degree Recipient and Speaker: Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, Macarthur Genius, Winner of The National Magazine Award

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
School of Nursing—Camden: 9:00 a.m.
Honorary Degree Recipient and Speaker: The Honorable Judith M. Persichilli, R.N., B.S.N., M.A., Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Health
Rutgers Law: Noon
Speaker: The Honorable Stuart Rabner, Chief Justice New Jersey Supreme Court
Rutgers School of Business—Camden: 4:00 p.m.
No speaker selected at this time.
Please review the Waterfront Music Pavilion’s current health and safety protocols prior to visit.



School-Specific Information
Please reach out to the individual school if you have additional questions or concerns.
Accessibility Information for Guests with Special Needs or Disabilities
For those with disabilities or requiring other accommodations for Rutgers–Camden Commencement Ceremonies, we will post information on special-needs parking, seating, alternate viewing options, and navigating the Waterfront Music Pavilion by April 8, 2022.

Rites of Passage Ceremony
Tuesday, May 17
10 a.m. to Noon
Waterfront Music Pavilion
The Rites of Passage Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor Black and Latinx-identified students who through resolute persistence have successfully completed an Undergraduate or Graduate degree at Rutgers University–Camden. This year’s celebration will be the inaugural iteration on the Rutgers-Camden campus.

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