Registration for the School of Arts and Sciences 2023 Convocation Ceremonies will open in April. Graduates will have the opportunity to pick which ceremony time they'd like to attend- pending availability.

More details to come.

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Audition to be the SAS Student Speaker Graduates tossing their caps

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) offers a truly unique and special honor to an outstanding graduating senior to address the SAS community in celebration of the 2023 graduates during our convocation ceremony.

Deadline: BEFORE MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, MARCH 31.

Submission process:

  • Submit your proposed speech via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
  • Use subject line: Student Speaker 2023
  • Include your name, RUID, a telephone number


Speech Draft Guidelines:

  • Include a title that sufficiently conveys the tone and content of your speech (please no political or religious messages).
  • Your speech should be 3-5 minutes in length(approximately 450-600 words)
  • The speech should make a connection to all attendees: fellow graduates, faculty, staff, family, friends and others who have supported the efforts of the SAS Class of 2022. Please be prepared to present your speech via Zoom or in-person to the Student Speaker Selection Committee if you are chosen as a finalist.

Selection process:

  • The Student Speaker Selection Committee will review all entries and confirm that applicants have graduated in January 2023 or are on track to graduate in May 2023.
  • The committee will also seek a diverse representation of SAS students, based on clarity of ideas and adherence to the guidelines provided.
  • The Convocation 2023 student speaker will be announced in April.
  • Assistance with the speech and delivery will be available to the chosen student speaker.

If you are selected to be the student speaker, you will be seated on stage during the ceremony, have your name printed in the program, have your photograph taken by the event photographer, and be eligible to receive special, reserved seating for your guests.

We hope you will consider applying for the honor of presenting the Convocation 2023 student speech.

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Timeline of the DaySchool of Arts and Sciences graduate smiling at the camera.

8:00am/1:00pm/6:00pm Doors open at Jersey Mike's Arena.
8:45am/2:45pm/6:45pm Graduates should be seated in the chairs on the floor of the arena.
9:00am/2:00pm/7:00pm Convocation ceremony begins.
11:00am/4:00pm/9:00pm Convocation ceremony ends.

Remember to bring your RUWalking card with you to the arena! This is what will be used to hear your name announced while you walk across the stage. An email with the link to access your RUWalking card will be sent closer to the event date. All graduates will be notified when it is available for download.

RegaliaStudents in regalia.

Arts and Sciences student regalia consists of a red gown with black panels, a black cap, and a red and black tassel. The black hood denotes either a BA degree (white trim) or BS degree (gold trim), and is determined by the degree associated with your first (or only) major.

Regalia is now available for purchase. 

February 28th: Order online now thru February 28th to be delivered in store with no delivery charge.
April 5th: Purchase in store at the Barnes and Noble Somerset Street location beginning April 5th.
April 17th: Want to have it shipped to you?  Order online now thru April 17th with the ship to home option. Delivery charge will apply.


Regalia will NOT be available at the Jersey Mike's Arena during Convocation. 

Senior PortraitSchool of Arts and Sciences graduate smiling.s


Lors Photography is offering Senior Portrait Sessions at three remote off-campus locations in New Jersey (New Brunswick, Mount Laurel, and Toms River.)  Lors can be contacted via their website or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to see what appointments they have available for Rutgers students.

Undegraduate regalia will be available to use for portraits. 

#RUSAS2023#RUSAS2023

To celebrate the class of 2023, the School of Arts and Sciences is running a social media campaign for our graduates to hashtag their photos leading up to the big day. Some ideas for photos to hashtag:

- Showing off your decorated cap
- Wearing your regalia
- Holding up a "thank you" sign to your friends, family, professors, anyone else who participated during your journey!

Check out the photos on Instagram for all the fun leading up to and during your big day!

Congratulations Class of 2023!