Guest Information

IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVISORY: We anticipate heavier-than-normal traffic in and around the Prudential Center and NJIT Campus. Plan to allow ample time for traffic, parking, and security screening at the venue. Bringing prohibited items and/or not having a printed guest ticket will cause significant delays in entering the event venue.

All ceremonies are ticketed events and any guest over one years old, must have a guest ticket for entry. Guests are encouraged to arrive when doors open, seating is first-come, first available. 

Master's and Ph.D. Ceremonies: May 19, 2025 at the Joel & Diane Bloom NJIT Wellness and Events Center (BWEC)

• 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.) - Master's Ceremony Honoring: Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC)
• 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:00 p.m.) - Master's Ceremony Honoring: Newark College of Engineering (NCE), Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD), Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts (HCSLA), and Martin Tuchman School of Management (MTSM)
• 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:15 p.m.) - Ph.D. Commencement Ceremony

Undergraduate Ceremony: May 21, 2025 at the Prudential Center

• 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.) - Undergraduate Ceremony 

Arrival and Logistics

We welcome you and your family to New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Commencement ceremonies. Commencement marks a significant achievement for your student; they have worked hard to obtain their degrees and achieve their goals. There is no question that the support, motivation, and inspiration provided by their family and friends guided them along this journey to degree completion. Our goal is to engage, involve, educate, and support the entire Highlander family. Which means not only are these ceremonies meant to congratulate and honor our new graduates, but it is also an event to be shared with those who have helped them along the way. We cannot wait to meet you and your family!

NOTE: Be sure to review all commencement details, if you have questions or concerns, please check-in with your student first. Graduating seniors receive direct communication from university staff and their colleges. If there are further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at commencement@njit.edu 

Guest Tickets: Guests tickets are required for all ceremonies. All guest tickets are claimed by the students and are limited to 8 for undergraduate degrees, 4 for master's degrees and 15 for Ph.D., if available, after April 21st students may have an opportunity for additional guest tickets.

Live Streaming: For guests unable to attend in-person ceremonies, live streaming will be available during scheduled ceremony times at njit.edu.

ADA Accommodations: NJIT commencements at the WEC and the Prudential Center are fully equipped to create an accessible experience for guests and graduates.

Additional Details:

• For information on lodging, restaurants and Newark destinations, we recommend you check the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Center at newarkhappening.com.
• There are several hotels in the Newark area.  NJIT does not endorse any of these; they are merely provided for your convenience as they have arrangements with NJIT to offer our guests a special rate.  You must identify yourself as an affiliate of NJIT to qualify for the discount.