Graduation Information
To recognize your academic achievements, SHP graduates will be invited to two graduation events held only once a year in May – Rutgers University Commencement at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, and the School of Health Professions Convocation at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. More information regarding Rutgers University Commencement.
SHP Graduation Process
Degrees are conferred three times a year:
- January (Finishing requirements in Fall semester of the prior year)
- May (Finishing requirements in Spring semester of the same year)
- August (Finishing requirements in Summer semester of the same year)
(Some joint students may follow their affiliate’s graduation dates)
All degree requirements must be met before the date the degree is conferred. This includes:
- Resolution of incomplete/in progress grades (I, IP)
- Grade change (Grades will not be changed after the degree is conferred)
- Submission of major projects, thesis or comprehensive exams.
All SHP students apply for graduation utilizing the online graduation application in the my.rutgers.edu portal (see instructions below).
How to Apply
Login to your MyRutgers portal: https://my.rutgers.edu/
- Select the Banner Self-Service tab
- On the left-hand side, select “Student Records” from the drop-down menu.
- Click on “Account Summary by Term” and login (if prompted)
- Then select Student Enrollment Services at the top.
- Click Apply to Graduate at the bottom of the list.
August 2025 graduates who wish to apply, will need to apply by March 14, 2025 to be eligible to participate in Commencement and/or Convocation.
| January Graduation | November 1 |
| May Graduation | February 1 |
| August Graduation |
Early Application March 14 Regular Application July 1 |
Certificates and Diplomas will only be released to graduates after confirming that all degree requirements have been met and any encumbrances have been cleared. Examples of these holds include: account balance, financial aid, library or student loans.
- Diplomas may be picked-up at our Enrollment Management Welcome Center, located at the Health Sciences-Newark campus.
Certificates and diplomas can be mailed (free of charge) by submitting a Certificate/Diploma Release Form.
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