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The Hooding Recognition Ceremony & Reception for all Ph.D., Ed.D., & Ed.S. graduates shall be on Friday May 9th at 3:00pm in Esbjornson Gymnasium.

The University's Commencement Ceremony will be on Saturday May 10th at 10:00am at Richard Wackar Stadium.

The School of Earth & Environment's Commencement Ceremony will be held at Richard Wackar Stadium on Monday May 12th at 1:30pm.

Find all of your 2025 Commencement information here

Important Dates:

The School of Earth & Environment Dean's Award Reception

• Invitation Only Event, May 1st 4:00pm-6:00pm, Discovery Hall 1st Floor Lobby
• Award ceremony to honor the acomplishments of top seniors in each of the School's departments

University Commencement Ceremony

• Saturday, May 10th 10:00am, Richard Wackar Stadium
• This event features President Houshmand's address, the ceremonial conferral of degrees, messages from Commencement speakers, and exciting suprises.  Following the ceremony, all graduates and guests are invited to a celebration with complimentary light bites, celebratory music, photo opportunities, and a beer and wine garden.  All graduates, across all colleges, schools, and degree levels are invited to participate.  The event is ticketed and each graduate will receive 6 guest tickets.

School of Earth & Environment Commencement Ceremony

• May 12th at 1:30pm, Richard Wackar Stadium
• At this event, each graduate will cross the stage, have their name read aloud, as well as appear on the screens live and on the virtual live stream.  This is a ticketed event and graduates will receive 6 guest tickets each, with the potential of additional tickets after the registration period closes.
• The School of Earth & Environment's ceremony is combined with the College of Science & Mathematics Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics & Astronomy.

Additional Information:

Rain Dates

• University Commencement Ceremony rain date is Sunday May 11th at 3:00pm.
• All college commencement ceremonies will move indoors to the Esbjornson Gymnasium during their regularly scheduled date and time in the event of inclement weather.
• Graduates will receive 2 seated tickets inside the gym for indoor ceremonies.

Congratulations to our 2025 School of Earth & Environment Commencement Speaker, Jalynn Justice!

Jalynn Justice is from Sugar Land, Texas, graduating with a BA in Environmental Science and a minor in Biology. While at Rowan, she assisted Dr. Crumrine in the Department of Environmental Science in field research to investigate the impacts of urbanization on aquatic turtle populations. She is also a member of the Green-SJ Program, where she has contributed to outreach efforts and other activities for incoming Environmental Science students. In addition, Jalynn serves as a Community Assistant in Residential Life, as a Learning Assistant for the Contaminants in the Environment course, and has represented Rowan University as a student-athlete on the Women’s Track and Field Team during the 2022-2023 season. Outside of school, Jalynn volunteers with the Salem County Marine Corps League Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veteran's Organization, where she earned a National Scholarship. In the summer of 2023, Jalynn was selected to participate in a six-week program at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine (VET UP! College) where she was introduced to the various career options in veterinary medicine, among other topics. During the recognition ceremony at the end of the program, Jalynn was one of two students who spoke on behalf of their fellow participants about the impact of the program.  After graduation, she plans to continue her advocacy for the environment and animals by attending the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine to pursue a DVM and a Master's in Public Health.