Commencement 2025
Cumberland Campus Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 PM
Parking Lot L
The Campus Commencement is a traditional outdoor ceremony on the beautiful Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland campus in parking lot L. Graduates wear ceremonial regalia. Following the Commencement custom, students will march, listen to graduation speeches, and be acknowledged on stage before the official conferral of degrees. Post ceremony, there will be a picture tent in parking lot K.
Students eligible to participate in commencement received official communication through their RCSJ email. Regalia pickup for those who choose to ship to the store is available starting on May 6 in the campus bookstore.
Commencement Rehearsal
Campus Life hosts a Graduation Barbecue on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:30pm in parking lot K. Immediately following this event is the mandatory Graduation rehearsal in parking lot L. The Barbecue is a celebration for all graduating students, and all graduates are encouraged to attend this free and fun event.
Please arrive by 12 noon to check-in at the Barbecue event in parking lot K. You will check into rehearsal at the beginning of parking lot L immediately after the barbecue event starting at 1:40 p.m. If you are unable to attend the barbecue and/or the mandatory rehearsal, please email
[email protected] to learn about what you missed. To get further details, please check your college email before May 14.
Commencement Day
Thursday, May 14, 6pm sharp - parking lot L
GUEST INFORMATION
- Guests are invited to attend the Commencement ceremony. Tickets are not required.
- Students may invite unlimited guests to commencement. Seating is first-come, first-served.
- The ceremony will start on time, so guests should arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. - keep in mind traffic to and from the event and securing seats. Outdoor seating is uncovered, so please monitor the weather forecast and prepare accordingly.
- A livestream of the ceremony will be available on the commencement website on Thursday evening.
- Refreshments and flowers will be available for purchase via cash only.
Disabled Parking is available by emailing
[email protected]. A limited number of Security staff will be on hand for those needing assistance. Arrive at least 1.5 hours early if you need help.
Inclement Weather Plans
In the event of inclement weather, the Campus Commencement could be moved to an earlier or later time on Thursday, May 14. In the event of extreme inclement weather, the Campus Commencement will be moved to Saturday, May 16, time to be determined. We encourage graduates to keep the dates open.
If an inclement weather plan is enacted, the website will be updated, and graduates will be notified via text and email.
Alternate Viewing Locations
A livestream of the ceremony will be available on the commencement website. Alternate viewing location seating is limited and available in the following location:
- Luciano Center - look for signs as you enter the building, room B/C 107 and park in lot G. You can drop people off by the circle near the building entrance if need be.
Here is the streaming link: Cumberland, 5/14 @ 6pm: https://rcsj-edu.zoom.us/j/81113748594
Families and Caregivers
Please seek space in any lobby area per building if you need to get away from the noise and go to a quieter space.
We have a Lactation Room on the 2nd floor of Arpino - Room 276.
Restrooms
Accessible rest rooms are available in the Arpino Building, and in the Student & Enrollment Services building while accessible port-o-johns will be near parking lot K.
Flowers, Snacks, and Drinks for Sale:
Please bring cash to select beautiful flowers for your Grad; snacks and drinks for yourself while you wait for the ceremony to begin. These items are sold under the RCSJ tents near parking lot K.
Congratualtions!
Share your special moments with your classmates, your college, and the world on social media! Follow #RCSJ2026 and use that hashtag when you post on social media!
Diploma Jacket Pickup
Graduates unable to attend the ceremony may pick up their commemorative diploma jacket cover from the Student & Enrollment Services building Call/Information Desk beginning the week of May 18. All diplomas are mailed upon official conferral of your degree. Be sure you have an accurate mailing address on file.
Please check back often for updates.
