Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Commencement Ceremony
Congratulations Class of 2022!
August 2021, October 2021, and January 2022 graduates are invited to walk in our May 2022 Commencement ceremony.
Rutgers University—Camden’s commencement ceremonies & Rites of Passage celebration will take place at BB&T Pavilion in Camden as follows:
First Inaugural Rites of Passage Ceremony: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 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.
RSBC Commencement Ceremony: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Waterfront Music Pavilion (formerly BB&T Pavilion)
1 Harbor Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103
*Students should plan to arrive at 2:30 pm.
Please Note: Entrance tickets are NOT required for the ceremony.
Health and Safety Protocols: Please review the Waterfront Music Pavilion’s current health and safety protocols prior to visit.
Parking – City of Camden Parking Authority:
Lot 1
South Delaware Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
Lot 33
537.-549 2nd Street
Camden NJ 08103
Academic Regalia
Academic regalia is now available for purchase. Pricing is as follows:
- Bachelors – $107.00
- Masters – $115.00
- Doctoral – $135.00
- Law – $165.00
You can purchase your regalia three ways:
- Order online for in-store pick-up by 3/25/22. In-store pick up will begin at the Grad Fair event: March 28-29 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. At the Grad Fair you can also check out class rings, diploma frames and graduation announcements!
- Order online for home shipping by 4/22/22 (shipping fees apply).
- Visit the University District Bookstore and buy in-person up from 3/30/22 – 5/18/22.
The University District Bookstore is located 601 Cooper St. Camden, NJ 08102. Call 856-968-1200 with questions.
Regalia will be sold during regular business hours up until the last commencement day.
Other Regalia, Cords, and Sashes:
Several student groups and organizations give their members cords, sashes, etc. Students may wear these items at their own discretion.
Senior Portraits for the Class of 2022
When: Beginning Monday, March 21st
Where: Campus Center Conference Room West BC
How: Schedule your appointment at www.ouryear.com, entering school code 34
When you schedule your appointment, you will receive complete information on how to prepare for your sitting. Don’t forget that you can use these portraits for your Professional Networking and Job Search sites. Don’t miss out on capturing this once in a lifetime achievement.
NOTE: We at Prestige Portraits are very excited to be able to capture this important milestone in your school career. At this unprecedented time, we have put in place all CDC recommended guidelines for taking senior portraits. No-touch posing and social distancing will be implemented. Photographers and assistants will not make physical contact and will keep 6ft distance from subjects, customers and employees. All photographers and assistants will be wearing face masks at all times. It is important that you arrive on time for your scheduled appointment. No walk-ins permitted.
Diploma Information
August, October, and January graduates who did not elect to have their diplomas mailed are able to pick up their diplomas at any time, including the day of their graduation ceremony, at the One Stop.
Diplomas for May graduates will be available by the beginning of July. Students are able to have their diplomas mailed or held for pickup at the Rutgers University–Camden One Stop Student Services Center. If selecting the mailing option, please log in to the Rutgers Personal Information Page and click on the “Address Update” tab to verify your address on file is correct. If your mailing address needs to be updated, please email camreg@camden.rutgers.edu.
NOTE: Any student with a financial hold over $100 will have to resolve their hold in order to receive their diploma.
Should you have any questions or issues, please feel free to email the Office of the Registrar at camreg@camden.rutgers.edu
Applying for the Graduation
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden awards degrees three times a year: Fall (August / October), Winter (January), and Spring (May). To be considered for graduation, pending graduate students must submit a Diploma Application online within the time frames outlined below.
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 retroactively improve his or her cumulative grade-point average by completing work or taking additional courses after the degree has been conferred.
Application Periods:
- May Graduation: January 2 – March 1
- October Graduation: June 1 – August 15
- January Graduation: September 1 – December 19
Students graduating in August, October, and January participate in the commencement ceremony in the following May.
**Unless the application is filed by the appropriate deadline, the degree is not conferred and graduation is delayed.**
What happens if degree requirements are not met?
Individuals who have not met their requirements for graduation will be notified. If a problem is discovered during the final certification process, notification will be made by certified mail or email. Students who are ineligible to graduate based on their grades will be notified by phone or email.
***Only students who have successfully completed all graduation requirements may participate in the commencement ceremony.***
For more details, check out the Rutgers–Camden Commencement webpage. For School-specific information and questions, please contact rsbc.info@camden.rutgers.edu.
