Graduation

School of Nursing Convocation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:00am – NJPAC
1 Center St, Newark, NJ

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Information for 2026 Graduates

(August 2025, October 2025, January 2026, and May 2026 Graduates)

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Transitioning from Student to Alumnus

Let’s not say goodbye. How about see you later? After graduation, we encourage you to keep in touch with us by being an active part of the SON Alumni Association, Check out the job board, or keep us updated on your accomplishments for our newsletters. Join the Alumni board or become a committee member to give back to our school and our profession. There is no charge; you automatically become a member when you graduate. Let’s put your membership into action.

Update My Info and More – We want to stay in touch with you, but you’re going to have to meet us halfway.  Click here to update your contact information, share personal or professional news, and sign up to get a print copy of Rutgers Magazine.

Welcome to the RUAA! – Your Rutgers journey is just beginning – because now you’re part of a powerful alumni network with more than 500,000 members living around the world.  When you stay Scarlet Forever by connecting with the university and keeping up with your friends and classmates, you’re unstoppable.

Things to know.

• CONNECT accounts (Email, Onedrive, etc.) are locked 2-3 weeks after graduation, but you can keep a Rutgers Scarletmail address as an alumni. You may want to set automated replies or retain other info BEFORE your account is locked – View instructions.
• Stay Connected & follow Rutgers Alumni – Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Career Hub resources offer professional support to alumni through career coaching, upskilling, recruitment, networking, industry insights, and more.
• Tips for New Grads, from alumni to our recent graduates featured on LinkedIn:
  • Tips for New Grads: Pivoting to Your Passion
  • Tips for New Grads: Thoughtful Approaches to a Wide Range of Challenges for Young Professionals
• Alumni Benefits (continuing ed, insurance deals, alumni access to libraries & fitness facilities, etc.)
• Get Rutgers Gear at the Alumni Shop

Photos and video from prior graduations

Check out our YouTube channel and Flickr Albums for media from prior years.