Commencement 2022
Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, June 2, 2022
11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Congratulations to the NJCU
Graduating Classes of 2022!
Revisit the Commencement Ceremonies Livestreams
In addition to the in-person ceremony at the Prudential Center, NJCU broadcast both ceremonies. Visit the commencement site to be a part of the celebration.
Due to the governor's re-opening of the state and lifting of COVID restrictions, NJCU is pleased to announce that we will now host TWO (2) commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Please be advised that due to an event conflict with the Prudential Center, the start times of both ceremonies have changed. The first ceremony, originally scheduled for 9 a.m., will now begin at 11 a.m. Meanwhile, the second ceremony, originally slated for 1 p.m., will now begin at 3 p.m.
Please note the revised schedule, including seating times:
- 11 a.m. Ceremony: School of Business and College of Professional Studies (doors open at 10 a.m. for all graduates, and all must be seated by 10:40 a.m.)
- 3 p.m. Ceremony: Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education and the William J. Maxwell College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and CAS/Education dual-degree recipients (doors open at 2 p.m. for all graduates, and all must be seated by 2:40 p.m.)
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If you have any questions regarding the time change or any other matters pertaining to this year’s ceremonies, please contact us at commencement@njcu.edu.
Commencement Bulletin
Honorary Degree Recipients
United States Senator Bob Menendez, the State of New Jersey’s senior senator and a Hudson County native, and New Jersey State Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz will receive honorary doctorate degrees. Ruiz will speak during the 11 a.m. ceremony and Menendez will address the graduates during the 3 p.m. session. Read their bios.
NJCU DOES NOT REQUIRE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT AND ALL GUESTS ARE WELCOME.
Celebrate Your Achievement
Shout-Outs
We've created a website where you can send and view messages to your fellow graduates, friends, and family. Share photos and post messages celebrating your achievement!
Thanks Board
Send messages thanking faculty and departments for their support throughout your time at NJCU.
Faculty and Department Thank You Messages
Celebrate Your Accomplishment
Want to show the world you're officially #NJCUGrad? We've created special-edition frames and GIFs for Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram celebrating your new grad status!
For Family and Friends
Head over to our shout-out board to send photos and congratulatory messages to your favorite NJCU Grad!
Celebrate Your NJCU Grad on Social Media
NJCU Alumni
Social Media Banners
- Proud NJCU Alumn Social Media Cover Photo
- Proud NJCU Alumnus Social Media Cover Photo
- Proud NJCU Alumna Social Media Cover Photo
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Official Senior Portraits
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022!
Lors Photography is pleased to be your official senior portrait photographer and will help you preserve and cherish your accomplishment with quality portraits.
Portrait sessions will take place on campus and are free.
Location:
New Jersey City University
Michael B. Gilligan Student Union Bldg Room 217
(GSUB)
Recommended Attire:
Professional Business or Formal Attire
Cap & Gown (supplied by Lors)
Photo Session Dates:
April 4, 2022 Mondays 9pm-5pm
April 5, 2022 Tuesday 12pm-8pm
April 6, 2022 Wednesday 9am-5pm
April 7, 2022 Thursday 12pm-8pm
April 8, 2022 Friday 9am-8pm
April 25, 2022 Mondays 9pm-5pm
April 26, 2022 Tuesday 12pm-8pm
April 27, 2022 Wednesday 9am-5pm
April 28, 2022 Thursday 12pm-8pm
April 29, 2022 Friday 9am-8pm
May 9, 2022 Mondays 9pm-5pm
May 10, 2022 Tuesday 12pm-8pm
May 11, 2022 Wednesday 9am-5pm
May 12, 2022 Thursday 12pm-8pm
May 13, 2022 Friday 9am-8pm
Join Us in Celebrating First-Gen Students and Graduates
Are you a first-generation college graduate this year or do you know someone who is? Here’s an opportunity to tell your story, in the form of a video or written submission. Visit the submission website for tips, instructions, and to share your own story.
Interested in seeing other first-gen stories? View YouTube video testimonials from first-gen students and graduates from across the country! Check them out and share your own!
Congratulations NJCU Graduates!
We are interested in hearing from you! Complete this brief survey and your name will be included in a drawing for a basket of NJCU swag. Please submit the survey by Friday June 24th to be included in the drawing. The winner will be announced on Thursday, June 30th. Thank you in advance for your participation!