CONGRATULATIONS to the NJIT Class of 2022!
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
The Class of 2022 shall forever be immortalized for their successes. In the face of unprecedented adversities, they never lost sight of their dreams, and realized them in new and exciting ways. New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is committed to giving each of our graduates, their family and friends a meaningful commencement experience as we honor their accomplishments. Dr. Joel S. Bloom will preside over the Commencement for the last time as president.
In addition to the Commencement Ceremony with the conferral of degrees, NJIT will also host your college Convocation Ceremony, featuring the presentation of candidates, which will include your commencement photo.
We appreciate your cooperation and highly encourage your participation as we celebrate your academic achievements.
If you have questions after reviewing the commencement website, please email commencement@njit.edu.
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Convocation Ceremonies will occur on the following days:
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Ph.D. Candidates
3 p.m. – Wellness and Events Center
Friday, May 13, 2022
Baccalaureate and Master Candidates
Wellness and Events Center
Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
All candidates are invited to attend two events - Convocation Ceremony and Commencement Ceremony
Information for all candidates
Commencement overview and information for all graduates.
Learn MoreConvocation Ceremony at NJIT WEC
Here are the Convocation Ceremony details.
Learn MoreCommence-ment Ceremony at Prudential Center
General and Guest Information for Commencement Ceremony and Conferral of Degrees at the Prudential Ceremony
Learn MoreImportant Dates for Commencement
- April 15, 11:55 p.m.: Deadline to order your regalia for shipping to your preferred address. You must wear regalia to participate in all ceremonies. Claim your commencement regalia here.
- April 17, 11:55 p.m.: Deadline to RSVP to participate in a Convocation Ceremony and Commencement Ceremony.
- April 17, 11:55 p.m.:Deadline to submit the phonetic spelling of your name and submit your name pronunciation.
- April 30, 11:55 p.m.: Deadline to inform Commencement organizers of any accessibility requirements or sign language interpreters needed.
- May 4, noon: Deadline to claim your guest tickets for your Convocation Ceremony.
- May 5th: Grad Fair | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | NJIT Wellness and Events Center.
Honorary Degree Recipients
New Jersey Institute of Technology proudly announces the recipients of the university’s highest honor. The Class of 2022 Honorary Degree Recipients are:
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Doctorate of Science, honoris causa
Commencement Speaker
Mr. Stephen P. DePalma '72
Doctorate of Science, honoris cause
The Honorable Paul A. Sarlo '92, '95
Doctorate of Science, honoris causa