Family Info

Since our first Commencement ceremony in 1924, thousands of graduates, their families and friends have gathered to celebrate the achievements of our academic community.

Our Commencement ceremony for all graduate-level programs will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Esbjornson Gym.

To download a PDF copy of the Commencement Visitors' Guide:
Visitors' Guide

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.

Tickets

Tickets are required for admission to Esbjornson Gymnasium. Each degree candidate will be issued four (4) tickets for his or her ceremony once the Office of University Events receives the completed online attendance confirmation card. Tickets will be mailed in late April to the address provided online.

For the hearing impaired

If a sign language interpreter is needed for the Graduate Commencement ceremony, please contact the Academic Success Center at (856) 256-4259.

Commemorative photographs

Professional photographers from GradImages will photograph all graduates while receiving their diplomas. Proofs will be sent to your home and via email within three to five days after Commencement. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone or by mail. GradImages can be contacted at (800) 261-2576 or via email at www.gradimages.com.

Flowers

Flowers may be purchased by the bouquet from the Senior Honor Society in Esbjornson Gym.

Graduation announcements

The Rowan University Bookstore offers personalized and generic graduation announcements. Beginning April 2, generic announcements may be purchased at the Bookstore for $16.98/pack. Personalized announcement packages can be ordered at the Bookstore during Grad Fair, online at www.herffjones.com/college/graduation or by contacting Al Leahman at (609) 267-0265.

Diploma frames, class rings, gifts

The Bookstore offers a variety of Commencement-related products with samples on display. 

Bookstore hours for Commencement

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 11, 2012 – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Commemorative Book Program
Purchase a bookplate in honor of a friend or loved one. For a suggested donation of $75, you may request to place a bookplate with the name of the person you wish to honor in a Campbell Library book or DVD on the subject of your choice.

A commemorative book is the perfect way to honor anyone connected with Rowan, from the new graduate to the 50-year alumnus. Commencement, birthdays, reunions–any occasion is suitable for this special gift. Bookplates may also be purchased in memory of friends and family members who have passed away.

If you would like to make a commemorative bookplate donation, please send a check payable to Rowan University Future/Fund/FoCal, along with a note stating the person's name and subject area of the book or DVD in which you would like to place the bookplate, to:

Friends of Campbell Library
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701

You can also make your commemorative book donation online at: https://focal.rufoundation.org. For more information, please contact FoCaL at FOCAL@rowan.edu or (856) 256-4981.

Dining options

On campus and within a few moments’ drive, visitors will find many dining options.

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

Off-campus
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 procedures

In the event of inclement weather (thunderstorms, heavy rain, etc.), the Graduate Commencement ceremony will be held in Esbjornson Gymnasium at 5:30 p.m. Changes in the ceremony location because of inclement weather will be announced starting at noon on May 10 on WGLS-FM 89.7 and KYW-AM 1060. This information will also be available by phone, (856) 256-4000, and on the University website.

Additional information

Bottled water, snacks, disposable cameras, film and balloons are available in the Esbjornson Gymnasium lobby and the Rowan Barnes & Noble.

Baby strollers cannot be left in the aisles.

There are no designated baby changing facilities on campus. Please plan accordingly.

Balloon bouquets are not permitted in the seating areas during the ceremony. They will block the view of other guests.

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

Campus maps

For your convenience, please find directions to Rowan University and campus maps below. Be sure to remember where you park.

Driving directions

Campus map

Commencement map