Day of Information

Arrival

Family and Guest Parking

Guest parking is available in Lots A, B, C, D and M-1. Special needs parking will be available in designated areas throughout Lots C and D for the Graduate Commencement ceremony. For more information about special needs parking and accommodations, please visit here. For a campus map, please view here.

On-campus dining options
Concession kiosks with beverages and snacks will open at 3 p.m. on May 10 in Esbjornson Gym.

Bookstore hours for Commencement

The Bookstore will be open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on May 10.

Robing and line-up information

Robing and line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 for all candidates in Esbjornson Gym. After robing, graduates will form single lines behind their academic major sign in the Rec Center pool hallway. All graduates should be ready to move to the seating area no later than 5 p.m. Faculty and staff marshal coordinators will assist with the process.

Candidates for graduation should arrive dressed in their regalia at the Commencement ceremony. Master's and educational specialist degree candidates will wear their hoods throughout the ceremony. Doctoral degree candidates will carry their hoods over their right arm during the procession and will be hooded during the ceremony.

Main Ceremony

Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Esbjornson Gym
Length of time: Approximately 1.5 hours
Agenda:

Processional
National Anthem
Invocation
Welcome
Introduction of Guests
Greetings
Message to the Graduates
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Commencement Address
Announcement of Medallion Recipients
Band/choir Performance
Presentation of Diplomas
Conferral of Degrees
Closing Remarks
Alma Mater
Benediction
Recessional

Departure

Departure routes

Departure from the parking lots after the ceremony may take up to 20 or 30 minutes.

Off-campus restaurant information

Just off-campus on Delsea Drive, Glassboro offers specialty and national restaurants as well as fast food options. Go east on Bowe Boulevard to Rt. 47 (Delsea Drive) and north to Italian Affair, Terra Nova, Peking Buffet, Saladworks and Pizza Hut. Go south on Delsea Drive for Wendy’s, McDonald's, Samurai Hibachi Steak House and Sushi Bar, Tokyo Mandarin and PB’s Diner. Heading east on Rt. 322, guests will find Landmark Americana located on the edge of campus and, about 15 minutes farther, the Scotland Run Golf Course restaurant. Note: Plan dinner reservations accordingly.

Inclement Weather

In the event of a severe rainstorm, Commencement will remain in Esbjornson Gym. Please visit here for more information.