The Commencement Ceremony is the annual event at which family, friends, and the Rowan community celebrate each graduate's academic achievements.
- Confirming attendance at the Commencement Ceremony is a separate process from applying to graduate. Students who apply to graduate must also RSVP to the Commencement Ceremony. Click here for registration/RSVP instructions.
- Students who did not apply to graduate may still be eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. Click here for registration/RSVP instructions.
- Commencement is held once annually in May.
- Details and deadlines about participation in the Commencement Ceremony are available from theCommencement website.
- Any questions about Commencement should be directed tocommencement@rowan.edu.
Registering to participate notifies University Events/the Commencement Office of your intention to attend Commencement, so they can reserve your seat at the ceremony and provide tickets for your guests. Participation inCommencement DOES NOT guarantee awarding of the degree and only those who apply and are approved within proper deadlines will be awarded a degree.