CONGRATULATIONS - NJIT Class of 2021

Candidates will participate in 100-person Convocation Ceremonies on campus,
where they will have the opportunity to cross the stage and have their portrait taken.
All Convocation Ceremonies will be recorded and presented as part of the
Commencement Ceremony.

All candidates must confirm their attendance.
Once they have done so, they will be assigned their
Convocation Ceremony date and time.

Convocation Ceremonies will occur on the following days:

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Ph.D. Candidates

Friday, May 14, 2021 & Saturday, May 15, 2021
Baccalaureate and Master Candidates  

Due to New Jersey State guidelines at the time of planning, we regret that guests will
not be permitted to attend the Convocation Ceremonies.

Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

5 p.m.
NJIT.edu

It is very important that you visit this site regularly, so you are informed of all the latest updates and meet critical deadlines.

Please note: Deadlines may not be extended beyond dates mentioned due to production restrictions.

Oak Hall will manage all regalia orders. You will need to use their platform, and they may need to correspond with you. Once you have submitted your order it cannot be changed.

MarchingOrder will manage the RSVP to Convocation Ceremonies, Phonetic Spellings, Name Pronunciations and Photo Upload.  You will need to use their platform, and they may need to also correspond with you. MarchingOrder will allow you to resubmit your photo and RSVP to participate in the Convocation Ceremony at any time while the portal is open. Once the deadline has passed, no other updates will be allowed.

We appreciate your cooperation and highly encourage your participation as we honor and celebrate your academic achievement.

Convocation Ceremonies RSVP

Candidates will participate in a 100-person Convocation Ceremony on campus, where they will have the opportunity to cross the stage and have their picture taken. All Convocation Ceremonies will be recorded and presented as part of the official Commencement Ceremony. All candidates must confirm their attendance by noon on April 16. If for any reason you need to alter your RSVP, you can do so up to the time of the deadline by returning to the portal. Convocation Ceremonies will occur on the following days:

• Wednesday, May 12: Ph.D. Candidates
• Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15: Baccalaureate and Master Candidates 

Candidates will be assigned the date and time for their Convocation Ceremony once all RSVPs have been collected. Candidates will receive their Convocation Ceremony details by April 26. Due to New Jersey State guidelines at the time of planning, we regret that guests will not be permitted to attend the Convocation Ceremonies. RSVP here.

Regalia Information

You must order your regalia online and indicate your preferred shipping address. As a special gift to you, The Alumni Association of NJIT has made it possible for each candidate to receive a credit of up to $11 to cover the cost of shipping. International shipping is $60, but with your Alumni Associate gift, it will now be $49. 

Please note important dates regarding regalia:

• March 23 to April 20: Recommended time frame to order your regalia and receive it time for Commencement. We recommend you order your regalia early in case you experience shipping delays.
• April 21 to May 5: Recommended time frame to claim your commencement regalia with expedited shipping. The cost of expedited shipping will be the candidate’s responsibility.
• May 25: Last day to claim your commemorative regalia as a keepsake.

Order Regalia Here!

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. You must include your order number in the email. 

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

Phonetic and Name Pronunciation

You have until noon on May 2 to ensure your name is pronounced correctly, we strongly recommend you complete this portion of the Commencement process. Failure to do so may result in your name being mispronounced. Upload Phonetic and Name Pronunciation Here

Upload Photo Wearing Your Regalia or Professional Attire

Upon approval, your graduation photo will be a part of your presentation as a candidate of the Class of 2021. Candidates are asked to submit a photo of themselves, wearing their regalia or professional attire, portrait style, from the waist up with a neutral background. Failure to do so will result in the photo being rejected and you will receive an email asking you to resubmit a photo. You have until noon on May 4 to upload your photo. You can also change your photo up to that time by going back into the portal and resubmitting a photo for approval. Upload Photo Here

Who Can Participate

• Everyone who has been granted approval to participate by the Office of the Registrar and is on one for the following lists:
  • August 2020 graduates
  • December 2020 graduates
  • May 2021 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 diploma. 

Latin Honors:  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 medals based on their current GPA; the medals will be distributed prior final GPA’s confirmation. The honors designation will appear in the Commencement program. For May candidates who earn honors once the degree is conferred, the designation will appear on the official transcript approximately one month after graduation. The honors designation will also appear on your diploma. If you are eligible, you will receive an email from the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) by April 16 informing you of your eligibility. DOS will serve as your point of contact for medal distribution. 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 Office of the Registrar has already contacted these students to inform them of their eligibility. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact commencement@njit.edu.

Honorary Degree Recipients

New Jersey Institute of Technology proudly announces the recipients of the university’s highest honor. The Class of 2021 Honorary Degree Recipients are:

Diploma Distribution

For May 2021 candidates who are on the Registrar's list, that 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(s) 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 2020 and December 2020 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.)

Graduation Fair (Grad Fair)

Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.

The Nucleus: The NJIT Yearbook

• All 2020-2021 yearbook orders must be processed online through the Josten's website. 
• To schedule a portrait session, please visit the Lifetouch Prestige Portraits website, using the school code 216. Important note: Due to COVID-19 protocols, no walk-in appointments will be honored.
• To receive the most current yearbook information, please follow The Nucleus yearbook on Instagram.

If you have any questions, please contact The Nucleus.

NJIT Bookstore Special Offer

Please note: This coupon can be used towards the purchase of a diploma frame.

See attached coupon

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Alumni Association As a graduate, you join the ranks of a proud alumni community over 70,000 strong that 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.

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