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

Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

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 2023!

Baccalaureate Ceremony


The Baccalaureate Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 will be held on Monday, May 22 at 9 a.m. at the Prudential Center. Delivering the commencement address will be His Excellency Borys Gudziak, the Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

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

Mass of Celebration
Sunday, May 21, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Bethany Hall (Please note the new location.)
Mass will also be livestreamed.
RSVP by Wednesday, May 17

President's Reception for the Class of 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023
3 p.m.
University Green
Finger foods, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a champagne toast to the Class of 2023!
RSVP by Wednesday, May 17

Commencement Livestreams

Graduate Hooding Ceremonies for Individual Colleges and Schools


  • Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
    Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    4 p.m. Mass
    5:30 p.m. Hooding Ceremony
    Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)
    89 Ridge Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104
    RSVP here »

    Directions:   
    • 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 Nursing
    Thursday, May 18, 2023
    3 p.m.
    Bethany Hall
     
  • School of Health and Medical Sciences
    Thursday, May 18, 2023
    6 p.m.
    Walsh Gym
     
  • College of Communication and the Arts
    Thursday, May 18, 2023
    6:30 p.m.
    Jubilee Hall Auditorium
    RSVP here »
     
  • Stillman School of Business
    Friday, May 19, 2023
    4 p.m.
    Walsh Gym
    RSVP here »
     
  • School of Diplomacy and International Relations
    Friday, May 19, 2023
    5:30 p.m.
    Event Room, University Center
     
  • College of Education and Human Services
    Saturday, May 20, 2023
    10:30 a.m.
    Walsh Gym
    RSVP here »
     
  • College of Arts and Sciences
    Saturday, May 20, 2023
    5 p.m.
    Walsh Gym
    RSVP here »
     
  • ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
    Friday, May 19, 2023
    1 p.m.
    Event Room, University Center
     
  • The Law School Commencement Ceremony
    Thursday, May 25, 2023
    3 p.m.
    NJPAC (Newark, New Jersey)
     

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

Seton Hall's spring 2023 commencement ceremonies are for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates who have completed their graduation requirements in August 2022, December 2022, January 2023, or May 2023. 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.