Commencement 2013
Rowan sets information session for Young Profs Exploration Camp | more

Rowan to host March for Babies on Sunday, April 28 | more

Rowan 'rocks the boat' with production of Guys & Dolls | more

Relay at Rowan: Senior duo leads University-wide effort to raise $70K to fight cancer | more

RTN's sixth annual telethon to raise funds for hurricane relief | more

Undergraduate Requirements & Procedures

Academic Requirements

The receipt of this information, tickets, robe, etc. or participation in the Commencement ceremonies does not guarantee graduation. Graduation depends solely on the satisfactory completion of all academic requirements of the University. NOTE: Students receiving solely a certification without an undergraduate degree DO NOT participate in Commencement.

Financial requirements

All financial obligations, loans, library books, equipment owed, fines, bills, etc. must be cleared by April 30, 2013. Diplomas, transcripts and teacher certifications will be provided once all obligations are met.

Diploma Information

The Office of the Registrar mails diplomas to the permanent address on file, unless otherwise indicated on the graduation application. A diploma and one official Rowan University transcript are mailed approximately eight weeks after the degrees have been awarded.

Deadlines

Date Deadline
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012 Graduation application for Spring graduates
Jan. 1 - 31, 2013 Late graduation applications for Spring graduates with $45 late fee
Feb. 1 - March 15, 2013 Deadline to submit Commencement Participation (Walking) form
Feb. 1 - March 31, 2013 Graduation Application for Summer graduates
April 1 - June 30, 2013 Late graduation applications for Summer graduates with $45 late fee
April 1 - May 15, 2013 Cap and gown order
April 22, 2013 Commencement attendance confirmation
April 29 - May 2, 2013 Pick up Commencement tickets in the Student Center Pit. NO TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AFTER MAY 2.
April 30, 2013 Pay financial obligations (loans, fines, bills, etc.)

For your convenience, please use this Commencement checklist to meet all deadlines.

Rehearsal

Commencement rehearsal is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., May 15 on the University Green. This is an important rehearsal—seating arrangements, line-up and entering procedures will be covered. Please make every effort to attend. In case of heavy downpour, rehearsal will take place in Esbjornson Gym. Please check the Commencement website the morning of rehearsal for rain announcements.

Robing and line-up information

Robing and line-up begins at 9 a.m. for all candidates on Friday, May 17. Education, Engineering, and Humanities & Social Sciences candidates will robe near the Athletic Field (adjacent to Bunce Hall). Business, Communication & Creative Arts, Performing Arts and Science & Mathematics degree candidates will robe on Hollybush Road. NOTE: Due to graduation numbers, the location of each college's line up may change. Please attend rehearsal on Wednesday, May 15 for final line-up assignments.

After robing, graduates will form single lines behind their academic major sign and be ready to proceed to the Green no later than 9:30 a.m. Faculty and staff marshal coordinators will assist with the process.

Caps and gowns

Candidates for graduation will be measured for caps and gowns at Grad Fair on April 1 - 4 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Rowan Barnes & Noble Bookstore located on Rowan Boulevard. Caps and gowns will be available for purchase in the Bookstore beginning Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, May 15. Unless otherwise noted, all caps and gowns are keepsakes and do not need to be returned after Commencement.

Style Includes Fee
Bachelor's Cap, Gown and Tassel $35.98

Honor cords
Honor cords for bachelor’s degree candidates with academic honors (i.e. cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude) will be available for an additional $12.98 beginning April 1, 2013.