Convocation

Convocation is the graduation event specifically celebrating social work students at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Livingston Campus in New Brunswick/Piscataway. Graduating students should arrive by 2:00pm.

• Graduates are not required to attend but will not want to miss this festive event.
• Convocation is only for social work graduates: PhD, DSW, MSW, and BASW (New Brunswick and Camden).
• Individual graduates’ names will be read as graduates walk across the stage.
• Registration is not required and free, unlimited parking will be available.
• Special seating for individuals with mobility issues is available but the arena does not have wheelchairs.
• There is no limit to how many guests graduates may invite –  guests do not need tickets nor do they need to register to attend.
• Graduates will have their photo taken by professional photographers at least four times including a posed photo in front of a RU background (see below for more information).
• Convocation will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend in person. The link will be available closer to the event. 

Rutgers has partnered with Pro Pics to take professional portraits of all graduates during the ceremony. Photos will be available for purchase after the ceremony. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase. If you would like to receive your photo proofs, please go to www.RutgersPhotos.com to submit your information. If you have any questions regarding photos, please contact Pro Pics at info@propicsusa.com.

We encourage you to share your words of encouragement and convocation photos on social media on the day of the event using the hashtag #RUSSW2023 in your posts. We also invite you to view and download our convocation program.

If you are unable to attend the event in person, you can watch the ceremony via live stream.