Academic Services
Graduation and Senior Year Planning
Undergraduate Rutgers-Camden Business Students should review each of the items below to ensure that all requirements for graduation have been completed for the graduation certification process.
| Date of graduation | Diploma application period |
|---|---|
| May | January 2 - March 1 |
| August | June 1 - August 15 |
| January | September 1 - December 19 |
RSBC Seniors who anticipate completing all degree requirements by the end of the current term are highly encouraged to attend a virtual Graduation Q&A session.
The School of Business–Camden will host their commencement celebration every May.
This is the process to review all work completed and provide a clear framework of all outstanding academic requirements needed for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a Senior Review two (2) semesters prior to their expected graduation date. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a Senior Review with Dean Diedrick in the Academic Services Office.
Honors Program students should meet the Honors staff at least one (1) semester prior to the expected graduation date to certify the fulfillment of the Honors College requirements.
The Rutgers School of Business-Camden awards degrees three times a year: January, May, and October. To be considered for graduation, seniors 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
**Unless the application is filed by the appropriate deadline, the degree is not conferred and graduation is delayed.**
Graduation certifications will only be performed for students who have submitted a completed Diploma Application. Students with an Arts & Sciences minor (non-RSBC discipline) should submit an Arts & Sciences Minor Certification Form or a Degree Navigator Minor Program sheet, by the publicized deadlines. Diploma Applications not filed by the stated deadline will not be processed for the stated graduation period.
What 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.***
When is my degree conferred?
Upcoming graduates can always check the Academic Calendar or with the Office of the Registrar for the semester’s diploma conferral date.
This date is after exams and all the final grades are posted, and it is not immediately after the semester concludes.
- Students must successfully earn at least 120 credits.
- Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.
- Student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in the Business Core.
- Students must have fulfilled all major prerequisite, general education and major requirements, with appropriate grades as listed on their curriculum worksheet, of the Rutgers School of Business-Camden, and the specific requirements of the major program of study.
- Students must complete 30 of their final 42 credits at Rutgers Camden, including at least 12 credits in the major.
- Students must have successfully discharged all academic, disciplinary and financial obligations to the University.
What 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.***
Minors must be indicated on the online diploma application. Contact the Academic Services Office to have minors noted correctly on your academic record. Non-Business minors must be approved by the appropriate department faculty member via emailed Minor Completion Form that is then submitted to the RSBC Academic Services Office inbox.
All minors must be declared and posted to student’s transcript prior to applying for a diploma.
Information on the undergraduate commencement student speaker nomination process and candidacy requirements can be found here.
Honors designation is determined by the cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the time of graduation. Students may be eligible to graduate with honors if they complete at least 45 credits at Rutgers University as a matriculated student and earn the cumulative grade point averages listed below. Honors classifications are determined at the end of the student’s final semester. These averages are precise, rounding up is not done.
Honors scale:
Cum Laude (honors): 3.50-3.749 CGPA
Magna Cum Laude (high honors): 3.75-3.89 CGPA
Summa Cum Laude (highest honors): 3.90-4.00 CGPA
Selection of qualified students for all honors societies is made based on their standing in February of the relevant academic year.
Alpha Sigma Lambda. This is an honor society for full- and part-time adult students.
Athenaeum. The members of Athenaeum, the honor society of the college, are elected from the best scholars in the junior and senior classes. The Athenaeum honor society was founded in 1952 by Rutgers professors Weissman and Dr. Wentz to encourage and recognize academic excellence on the Rutgers University-Camden campus. Candidates for membership must be in their junior or senior year at Rutgers-Camden. Juniors must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and have completed at least 80 credits at Rutgers–Camden by the end of the fall semester of their junior year. Seniors must have a minimum of a 3.5 and 60 credits earned at Rutgers–Camden by the end of the fall semester of their senior year.
Beta Gamma Sigma. This is an international honor society, by invitation only, recognizing the academic achievements of students enrolled in business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
Mu Kappa Tau. This is the National Marketing Honor Society. By invitation of the Marketing faculty to qualified Marketing majors who have demonstrated academic excellence.
New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Honor Society. The New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Association established a statewide honor society for students studying business at both the two and four year colleges in New Jersey. Each year, the top 1 percent of undergraduate students pursuing degrees in business are invited to join.
WHEN: Beginning Tuesday, December 12th
WHERE: Campus Center, Executive Meeting Room
HOW TO SCHEDULE: www.ouryear.com, School Code: 34 OR call 1-800-OUR-YEAR™ (687-9327), (M-F: 9am-4pm)
- Portraits will be taken in your own Business Attire and Cap & Gown.
- Cap & Gown attire will be provided.
- Don’t forget that you can use these portraits for your Professional Networking and Job Search sites.
- Please make note of your confirmation number when scheduling in case you need to change/cancel your appointment.
- Appointments are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for Senior Portraits on campus!
Academic regalia and other commencement items will be available for purchase in January 2023. For your planning purposes, pricing is as follows:
- Bachelor – $130.92
- Master – $144.92
Check back in January for purchasing instruction.
Shop online at https://herff.ly/rucamden or visit the University District Bookstore located at 601 Cooper St, Camden, NJ 08102.
Students who received a Federal Loan while at Rutgers, are required to complete an Exit Interview. This can be completed online at studentaid.rutgers.edu/. Failure to complete this requirement will result in a financial hold placed on the transcript. To obtain a complete listing of all Federal loans received at Rutgers and any other school, visit https://myfedloan.org/.
Financial Holds:
It is the sole responsibility of the student to make sure all holds are paid in full or satisfied when due. If you have a financial hold you will NOT receive your diploma. Clear all holds now!
Commencement “Day Of” Photographs
GradImages will be the official photographer for our commencement ceremonies. Your proofs will be ready to view online as soon as 48 hours after the ceremony. If you have any questions after the ceremony about your photos, please contact the GradImages Customer Service Department at 800-261-2576 or giservice@gradimages.net.
To notify you when your images are available, GradImages sends emails, mails paper proofs, and you may opt for text message notifications. Your information is never shared and privacy is guaranteed. Pre-registering will confirm your contact information to provide your complimentary proofs as quickly as possible and you’ll save 20% on any order of $50 or more.
To pre-register for your commencement proofs, please visit http://GradImages.com/Preregistration. There is no obligation to order photos.
Accommodations & Special Needs
Accommodations are made for graduates and their guests with physical disabilities and wheel chair accessible seating is available. An American Sign Language interpreter is provided for the ceremony, as well. You should contact contact Dr. Sam Rabinowitz (856) 225-6709 if you need any special arrangements. Wheel chair accessible seating is available. For additional information on accommodations, please visit: https://www.camden.rutgers.edu/commencement/special-needs.
Courtesy
We ask that you behave courteously toward other graduates. This means no air horns or any disruptive sounds during the ceremony. University Police will confiscate noisemakers. Graduates are expected to remain for the duration of the ceremony.
The Rutgers University Alumni Association serves all alumni of Rutgers University. The purpose of the association is to advance the best interests and well-being of Rutgers University by engaging all alumni in the life of the institution through communication, programming, services, and volunteer opportunities. Membership in the RUAA is free and automatically granted to all graduates of Rutgers University, or any of its predecessor schools, upon graduation. For more information, visit us at Ralumni.com.
Students completing a Bachelor or Art in Business Administration (BBA) at one of our partnership campuses (Atlantic Cape, Burlington, Brookdale/Lincroft, Camden County, Mercer County) or via our fully online degree program should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor/program manager to verify remaining degree requirements and next steps for successful program completion.
Transcripts: The transcript is the official record of the academic performance of the student at the university. Official Transcripts must be ordered from the Registrar’s Office. To order transcripts, student should go to the Transcript Request website. Be advised that students will require a NetID to access the current student transcript request. Transcripts may be mailed directly to the student or to the institution of the student’s choice (address required), or may be ordered for pick-up in the One Stop Office. The first two official transcripts are free for current students. Veterans and active military are not charged for transcripts. Alumni and Former Rutgers students may use the same site to order Official Transcripts using their RUID or Social Security number if they do not have an active NetID.
Diplomas: Your physical diploma is mailed to you by the Office of the Registrar. Any diploma updates (mailing address, name change, etc.) or inquiries can be referred to the Registrar’s Office via One Stop. A graduate’s name as it appears on a Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey diploma must be a legal name documented in the University’s student records. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure an accurate address is on file for mailing the diploma. If the diploma is lost it is the student’s responsibility to pay the $50 replacement fee.
