CONGRATULATIONS

The Class of 2020 will forever be immortalized for their successes, conquering their goals and not losing sight of their dreams, despite being faced with unprecedented adversities.  Although we are not permitted to move forward with our traditional ceremony at this time, we will when it is again safe to do so.  However, it will not stop us from honoring you and your families with a virtual ceremony at this time.  Due to unforeseen limitations, we have had to postpone the virtual ceremony to the following date and time.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
will host its

Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Friday, June 12, 2020

4 p.m.
on the NJIT website: NJIT.edu

If you have questions after reviewing the commencement website, please email commencement@njit.edu.

Claim your commencement regalia - Important note:  Your regalia will be shipped to you in a box.  Inside the box you will find your cap, gown, hood and tassel.  Your gown is inside a bag. Please do not open the bag prior to checking if it correct.  Once you open the bag you forfeit the opportunity to return your regalia if it is incorrect. 
A quick guide to know you have received the correct attire would be:

• Ph.D. candidates - gowns are red
• Master candidates - through the bag, read the size printed inside the collar which will also state “MASTERS”
• Bachelor candidates – through the bag, read the size printed inside the collar which states “GreenWeaver"

If you have an issue with your attire once you have received it, please contact the vendor.

Students receiving two degrees must contact the NJIT Bookstore, to receive their additional attire.

Shipping will take approximately two weeks and three days from the date ordered.

Who Can Participate

• All graduates who received their doctoral, master’s and/or bachelor's degrees in either August 2019 or December 2019.
• Everyone who has been granted approval to participate, and is thus on the Registrar's list.  Please note: There are separate lists for August, December and May candidates.
• If you are unsure as to whether or not you have completed your degree requirements, contact your academic department or adviser.

If your name does not appear on the list, please contact commencement@njit.edu.

Commencement-related Mailings

Any Commencement information that needs to be mailed to you will be sent via email or to your address of record. If you have had or anticipate a change in address, please notify the university by updating your address through Highlander Pipeline. It is very important that you keep this address current at all times to ensure you are receiving the necessary correspondence.  Your address on record will be used to send you your Commencement photo proofs.

Latin Honors Designation Medals:  Baccalaureate Candidates only with a 3.4 GPA or GREATER

All those candidates that have earned medals for undergraduate academic honors of Cum Laude (GPA of 3.400 - 3.649), Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.650 - 3.849) and Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.850 - 4.00) will receive their medals once we are able to receive shipment from the manufacturer.  Medals are distributed based on Fall 2019 GPAs and having received one does not imply the corresponding honors distinction will appear on the diploma or the final transcript.  Final honors determination will be based on the GPA based on grades for all courses, including those completed in Spring 2020.  Production deadlines for commencement related publications do not allow for distribution of medals based on the final GPA.  If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact commencement@njit.edu.

President’s Medal for Academic Excellence

The NJIT President’s Medal for Academic Excellence is awarded to all graduating undergraduates with a grade of A in all courses taken at NJIT or transferred into NJIT that are counted toward degree requirements. To be eligible for the Presidential Medal, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits at NJIT, with at least 33 credits in upper division courses.

The Virtual Commencement Ceremony

The ceremony will feature speeches from NJIT dignitaries, Honorary Degree recipients and a student representative as well as announcing special student awards, and the conferral of degrees. 

Each candidate will be recognized in the following manner:

1. Their name will be read as well as any academic honors, if applicable.
2. There will be a custom slide created highlighting their achievement. 
3. They will be invited to record a personal video message for all to see.
4. They will be listed in the Virtual Commencement program book.
5. They will receive a “VideoClip” with their custom slide and video message to keep and proudly share with family and friends, compliments of The Alumni Association at NJIT.

Cap Decorating Contest

The Office of Student Life and Senior Class Committee are happy to present a Graduation Cap Decorating Contest as we lead up to this year’s Commencement!  Those graduating will be able to submit pictures of their decorated caps for chances to win prizes.  Photos may be submitted through noon on June 1.  

All graduating students are welcome to participate!  Get creative and we look forward to seeing your caps soon!

Submission Instructions:  Please send 1 photo of your decorated graduation cap via direct message to @NJITStudentLife on Instagram or email to Christina.A.Pascucci@njit.edu.

Winners will receive their choice of the following: 

• NJIT 2019-2020 Nucleus Yearbook & $50 of merchandise from the NJIT Bookstore
• Diploma Frame from the NJIT Bookstore up to $189.00 

Photo submissions may be highlighted on our social media and future publications.

Honorary Degree Recipients

New Jersey Institute of Technology proudly announces the recipients of the university’s highest honor.  The Class of 2020 Honorary Degree Recipients are:

Diploma Distribution

For May 2020 candidates who are on the Registrar's list, have completed all of their degree requirements, and have no holds on their records, diplomas will be made available on Diploma Day.  Additional information will be posted on the Office of the Registrar’s website as soon as details and procedures have been finalized. If you are currently taking coursework at another institution as part of your degree requirements, you must arrange to have the transfer credit processed in sufficient time to be posted to your record before the department reviews your file for certification. Those who cannot be certified in a timely fashion and those with holds will receive their diplomas once all the requirements have been met. August 2019 and December 2019 graduates should have already received their diplomas.  If you have not received your diploma, please contact the Office of the Registrar (See Commencement-related mailings section above.)

Yearbooks

If you wish to order a yearbook, you may do so online. Please visit the Nucleus website for all information regarding this year’s yearbook.

Graduation Fair (Grad Fair)

Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.  You can visit the Grad Fair website to purchase some of the items made available at this event.

Newspaper Articles

If you wish to inform a hometown newspaper of your graduation, please print the press release form and send it to your local paper.

Alumni Association

As a graduate, you join the ranks of a proud alumni community over 70,000 strong which has the power to influence legislation, recruit deserving students, attract critical resources to the university, and open doors for other alumni.  Please visit the Alumni Relations Office website for the most current information. Keep an eye out for all the activities associated with the Young Alumni Club, which consists of all alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years.