Class of 2020
In July 2020, Rowan University hosted 13 commencement ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. All ceremonies adhered to the New Jersey COVID-19 safety protocols and gathering restrictions. To view the July ceremonies, please follow the stream links below.
Pomp & Circumstance
Kick off your ceremony experience with the Pep Band and their variation of the traditional Pomp & Circumstance
Celebrating Your Accomplishments
In May 2020, Rowan University hosted its first ever Virtual Commencement Ceremony. The virtual ceremony included President Houshmand’s address, messages from Adam Savage, Catherine Ni ’00, and Riccardo Dale ‘20, as well as the conferral of degrees. Relive the moments of the virtual ceremony by following along with the ceremony on this page.
Ali Houshmand, Ph.D.
"I hope that you will have the opportunity while you’re staying at home to thank your loved ones for the years that they loved you and gave you the support to accomplish what you have."—Ali Houshmand, Ph.D.
perspectives on persistence
Catherine Ni '00, Distinguished Alumna
Profile & VideoRiccardo Dale '20, Student Trustee
Profile & VideoConferral of Degrees
Presented by Anthony Lowman, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chad Bruner, Board of Trustees Chair
Commencement Program booklet
The annual publication of graduates' names, listed by college and school
Additional Honors
Music, Toss the Tassel and #Rowan2020 Contest
Rowan's Fabulous Pep Band
Pep Band VideoUndergrads Toss the Tassel
Tassel Toss Video#Rowan2020
Post for a chance to winFarewell and Best Wishes
Provost Lowman concludes the virtual ceremony