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SEBS Class of 2026 Graduation Convocation

Event Information

When: Monday, May 18, 2026
Where: Passion Puddle, G. H. Cook Campus
Time: 10 a.m.

There is no registration required for the ceremony.

The 2026 SEBS Convocation is on rain or shine! However, in case of severe weather, it will be moved to Tuesday, May 19.  (Decision will be announced by noon on Saturday, May 16.)

Regalia Orders

Important Deadlines:

  • February 28: Early bird discount, ship-to-store deadline.
  • March 31: Ship-to-home deadline.
  • April 1: Pick up and purchase in store at the Barnes and Noble Somerset St. location. Regalia available while supplies last.
  • April 1 & 2: Grad Fair
A SEBS graduate in regalia.

Senior Portraits

Senior Portraits will be taking place on Monday, 3/23, Wednesday, 3/25, and Thursday, 3/26 (Rain Date options the week following). Open to all graduating SEBS seniors. More information to come!

A SEBS graduate in regalia.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, the SEBS Convocation is different than the 260th Annual University Commencement, which is on Sunday, May 17th. The 260th Anniversary Commencement ceremony will confer degrees on all New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences graduates but does not include individual student recognition. Convocation events are school-specific and will recognize graduates individually by name.

  • No. All students listed as January, May, and August 2026 are eligible to walk and will have a name card to cross the stage.

  • No. Parking will be available in designated lots near Passion Puddle.

  • There is no registration or limit to the number of guests you can bring.

  • No. You may choose to attend both or whichever ceremony you prefer.

  • You may choose to attend both or whichever ceremony you prefer. Please note, the Bloustein Convocation and SEBS Convocation are both scheduled for Monday, May 18 at 10am.

Questions?

Questions can be directed to convocation@sebs.rutgers.edu.

More Graduation Events

May 17: Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health Commencement - 10 a.m. at  SHI Stadium

  • Graduate arrival is at 9 a.m.
  • All programs will be virtual.
  • Commencement is a ticketed event. Ticket info can be found on the commencement website.
  • Accessibility seating and parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis

Check back for more details about senior celebrations and graduation activities.