Commencement Week 2025 schedule now available

Preparations for Commencement are well underway, with traditional festivities and new plans to host Rowan University's largest-ever graduating classes and their guests at Wackar Stadium for 10 of the 12 ceremonies.

With all-time highs in new student enrollment this semester, Rowan has outgrown its historic University Green venue at Bunce Hall. It will welcome more graduates and guests each year at Wackar Stadium as the University marks more outstanding growth and achievement in Rowan’s second century.

Visit rowan.edu/commencement for the full Commencement Week 2025 schedule. Commencement registration and guest ticketing will open in early February.

All graduates welcome to attend May 10 University-wide celebration
For all graduates and guests, the University Commencement Ceremony & Celebration will take place Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Wackar Stadium. This event features messages from President Houshmand and other distinguished speakers, the conferral of degrees, plus exciting surprises—followed by a celebration with complimentary refreshments, music, photo opportunities, and a beer and wine garden (for a fee). All graduates from all degree levels are invited to attend. In the case of extreme weather, the ceremony will be postponed until Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3 p.m., with the celebration to follow.

Added excitement: Must be present to win!
Again this year at the University Ceremony & Celebration, all graduates attending will have the opportunity to enter a random drawing for generous cash gifts provided by wonderful friends of the University. In addition to celebrating their academic achievements, several lucky graduates will leave the ceremony and celebration with a bonus gift to use as they wish.

Ceremonies for each college and school: Monday, May 12 to Thursday, May 15, 2024
Ten individual college and school Commencement ceremonies are scheduled throughout the week at Wackar Stadium, with the exception of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which will celebrate in Esbjornson Gymnasium. All ceremonies will be livestreamed. At the ceremony, each graduate will be called to the stage, have their name read aloud and receive a diploma cover. Afterward, everyone attending is welcome to enjoy complimentary snacks, themed photo ops and more.

Hooding ceremony for doctoral and educational specialist candidates
The School of Graduate Studies Hooding Ceremony for Ed.D., Ed.S. and Ph.D. graduates will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 3 p.m. in Esbjornson Gymnasium. A reception will follow.

Visit rowan.edu/commencement throughout the year for updates and deadlines.