2012 RBS-Newark Convocation Ceremony

RBS Undergraduate - Newark Convocation

Only for October 2011, January 2012, and May 2012 graduates.

Participation in the Commencement Ceremony

The annual commencement ceremony is only for those students who have completed graduation requirements prior to the ceremony. Effective Fall 2011, students are unable to "walk" in the ceremony and complete their final credits in the summer.

Special Needs Accomodations

If you are participating in the Commencement Ceremony and need special accomodations due to disabilities or otherwise, pleae contact Melissa Hartland as soon as possible, so that your needs can be met.

Ordering Regalia

To order your cap & gown go to www.herffjones.com/college/graduation. Once you have completed the order you will receive an email conformation. If you have any questions or need assistance contact the bookstore. The web site will be up on 11/21/11 until 3/16/12. You may place your order through 11:59PM on March 16, 2012. Any student that does not place their order by 3/16/12 will be able to purchase their gown at the Rutgers Bookstore in Bradley Hall starting 4/23/12.

Students that are uncertain if they will attend should still place an order. There is no fee to pre-order.  All gowns must be paid for at the time of pick up.   Gowns will be available for pick up starting April 23rd for Bachelor students.  Gowns that are not picked up will be returned.

May 11th is the last day for full refund on any Bachelor or Masters keeper gowns with receipt. All sales are final after May 11th.

Students picking up pre-order please provide the following information: Full Name and Degree (Bachelor of Science)

Students that did not place a pre-order must provide the following information: Height and Degree – (Bachelor of Science)

Students must also know which hood is required for their major.  RBS students receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) 

Procession from Campus to New Jersey Performing Arts Center

On the day of commencement, all Rutgers Business School Undergraduate Program Graduates will check in at Engelhard Hall, Room 100.  Each graduate will receive a name card with a designated number.  Numbers 1-224 will line up outside of the CPS building and alongside Ackerson Hall.   Numbers 225 and above will line up outside of the CLJ Building and alongside Engelhard Hall.  Once all Faculty, Staff, and Graduates are in line, we will process from campus, approximately 4 blocks, to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).



Tickets to New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Every guest entering NJPAC is required to have a ticket, including all infants and children.  Each participating graduate will receive four (4) tickets to NJPAC for guests.  This will be distribute through the Deans Office at 1 Washington Park, Suite 324 beginning Tuesday, April 24th during the specific hours only. 

 Tickets will specify "General Admission Only" and guests will be seated on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that no additional tickets are available purchase.

Tickets must be picked up by Friday,May 4th, 2012 by 12pm.  Any tickets unclaimed will be FORFEITED.

All forfeited tickets will be put into a raffle.  When picking up your tickets, you will be asked to fill out a raffle entry.  If your raffle ticket is picked, you will receive one extra ticket for Convocation.  The raffle will be held on Wednesday, May 9th on the 3rd Floor Lounge of 1 Washington Park.



University Wide Commencement

This is a separate celebration on SUNDAY, MAY 13th, 2012 at High Point Solutions Stadium.  http://commencement.rutgers.edu/  The University-Wide Commencement is open to ALL RUTGERS GRADUATES.  This is a great way for students with large families to celebrate graduation.  There is no limit on guests and the University provides a free bus from the Newark Campus to the Stadiumon the New Brunswick Campus! If you are interested in taking the bus with your guests, sign up early!  In honor of Mother's Day, the first 100 students to sign up for the bus will receive a special Mother's Day gift!  For more details: http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/commencement2012-bus-to-nb and email Melissa Hartland at mymatias@business.rutgers.edu to sign up for the bus!  Please indicate your name, phone number, and number of guests in your e-mail.

Filing for Graduation (Conferral of Degree)

Degrees are conferred by the university upon recommendation of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences-Newark and the Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-Newark. Degrees are conferred and diplomas issued at the annual commencement each May. A student who completes degree requirements in October or January may request a diploma in December or April, respectively. October and January diplomas may be picked up at the Office of the Registrar.

Diplomas and official transcripts are withheld if a student has a hold against his or her record.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that all the graduation requirements of the school, including certification of the major, have been fully met well before the expected date of graduation. Student records are officially closed upon graduation. A graduate cannot improve his or her cumulative grade-point average by completing work or taking additional courses after the degree has been conferred. Inquiries concerning graduation may be directed to your academic advisor at the Rutgers Business School: Newark Undergraduate Program Office, 1 Washington Park, Third Floor, Room 324.

Diploma application forms must be completed and submitted via the Online Diploma Application by candidates for graduation as follows:

Unless the application is filed by the appropriate deadline, the degree is not conferred and graduation is delayed.

Requests to have degrees granted in absentia should be sent to the Office of the Registrar as early as possible, and should indicate the address to which the diploma should be mailed.

RBS Program Requirements

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 124 credits:

1. Newark College of Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements (School 21) (59 to 60 credits); and
2. Pre-Eligibility Courses, Business Core Courses, Major requirements (57-69 credits); and
3. Any free electives remaining to total at least 124 degree credits

Students must complete all RBS requirements with a grade “C” or better.

Residency Requirements

Rutgers Business School degree candidates must complete a minimum of 30 of the terminal 36 credits toward the degree at the college awarding the degree unless a student's curriculum specifically provides for instruction outside the university. In addition, a minimum of half the requirements of a major, second major, or minor must be completed at Rutgers University-Newark campus.

Graduating with Honors (Latin Honors)

Latin Honors will be awarded to graduates who have a cumulative Grade Point Average as follows:

Graduation Surveys

The RBS Office of Career Management obtains information from each graduating class for the purpose of continually improving all the processes contributing to the career development and placement of our students.

We are requesting your assistance in compiling an accurate and updated follow-up study. All information you provide will be kept confidential; only the summary tabulations of the responses will be shared with faculty and administrators.