Graduation is the successful completion of all major/minor/concentration requirements AND the awarding of a degree. Students can graduate four times a year -- May, August,December and January. Students must complete the online Graduation Application in order to be reviewed. Students apply online through Self Service Banner, under the Student Menu, by clicking on the "Apply to Graduate" link. If there are any issues while filling out the application, please e-mail Graduation@rowan.edu. Graduation application deadlines and instructions are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.

Commencement is the voluntary celebration that occurs once a year (typically in May). Participation in the Commencement ceremony is not required and does not guarantee the awarding of a degree.

Students receiving solely a certification without an undergraduate degree DO NOT participate in Commencement.

Diplomas for all graduates in good standing will be delivered directly to the address submitted on their online graduation applications. Please refer to the “Master Graduation Dates & Deadlines Chart” for delivery dates. To check the mailing address submitted on your graduation application go to Self-Service Banner and select “View Pending Applications.” If you need to change any information please contact graduation@rowan.edu before the posted delivery dates.

The Image Yearbook club is proud to offer graduating seniors the opportunity to receive a free 2025 Rowan yearbook after the University Commencement ceremony on May 10. Students who reserve a copy by May 5 can pick up their yearbook during the Commencement Celebration along North Campus Drive. For students not attending the University Commencement ceremony, yearbooks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis throughout Commencement Week (May 12-15) at the Chamberlain Student Center Information Desk from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

For questions, please email theimage@rowan.edu.