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Commencing Student in Speaking in Front of graduates and families at the Prudential Center.

Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Graduation is one of life's most important and memorable milestones. The Seton Hall community congratulates our graduates in advance for a job well done and extends warm wishes to the families and friends who will join us to celebrate this momentous occasion. Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Baccalaureate Ceremony


The Baccalaureate Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at 9 a.m. at the Prudential Center.

Students, along with their family and friends are invited to:

Mass of Celebration
Monday, May 20, 2024
10:30 a.m.
Bethany Hall
RSVP by Monday, May 13 »

President's Reception for the Class of 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
12:30 p.m.
University Green
RSVP by Monday, May 13 »


Graduate Hooding Ceremonies for Individual Colleges and Schools


Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:30 p.m. Mass
5 p.m. Hooding Ceremony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)

Directions to Basilica of the Sacred Heart:

        • From the Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 145 (Newark-The Oranges) to I-280 EAST to Exit 13 (Newark-First Street). LEFT at bottom of ramp onto FIRST STREET. Continue through the first traffic light. At second light turn RIGHT onto PARK AVENUE. At second light turn RIGHT onto CLIFTON AVE. Cathedral will be on the right
        • From the NJ Turnpike: Exit 15-W to I-280 West to Exit 14A (Clifton Avenue). Up ramp, RIGHT at light onto Clifton Ave. Cathedral is ahead on the left.
        • Parking: Secure on-street parking is available on all surrounding streets. Parking lots are located at the north end of the Cathedral and across Clifton Avenue in the Archdiocesan Center. Ramped entrance on Ridge Street.

College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
5 p.m.
Walsh Gym

College of Nursing 
Thursday, May 16, 2024
2 p.m. Conferral of Graduate Degrees and Hooding Ceremony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)

School of Health and Medical Sciences  
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6 p.m.
Walsh Gym

Stillman School of Business
Friday, May 17, 2024
4 p.m.
Walsh Gym

School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Friday, May 17, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Event Room, University Center

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:30 a.m.
Event Room, University Center

College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 18, 2024
5 p.m. 
Walsh Gym

Law School Commencement Mass
Monday, June 3, 2024
4 p.m.
Larson Auditorium

Law School Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10 a.m.
Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Please note that registration does not guarantee graduation. Please confirm graduation with your program Chair or the registrar.

Seton Hall's spring 2024 commencement ceremonies are for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates who have completed their graduation requirements in August 2023, December 2023, January 2024, or May 2024. All candidates must complete an online graduation application. Students who are eligible will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar.

Have additional questions about commencement? Visit our FAQs page for more information.