St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Charter Day Ceremony
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 3 p.m.
View last year's recording of the 2024 Charter Day Ceremony.
View the 2025 Charter Day Program (PDF) »
Charter Day celebrates the founding of Seton Hall in 1856 and the granting of our charter by the New Jersey State legislature in 1861. It is a special annual opportunity to reflect on our history and purpose, our Catholic identity and mission.
This year, the University will celebrate our Charter in a day-long celebration, with the main program on Tuesday, April 8 at 3 p.m. in the Event Room of the University Center. The 2025 Charter Day Ceremony will stream live on the day of the event on this page.
View the full Schedule of Events on the Charter Day website.
About Charter Day
Living out the commitment to moral education has been the foundation of Seton Hall
University for more than 150 years — and continues to be our mission in the 21st century.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Charter Day offers our community an opportunity to reflect on the University’s great history, and to renew our commitment to that mission. More »