Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

May 13, 2026: Arching Day

The College’s time-honored tradition of Arching will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The Arching Ceremony will begin at 4:45 p.m. followed by an on-campus celebration.

Prior to Arching other special recognition programs take place on campus throughout the day including Nursing Pinning, Rites of Passage, Academic Achievement, and Masters Hooding Ceremonies.

Pre-registration is required and will open on April 1.

May 14, 2026: Ramapo College of New Jersey Commencement Ceremony

The Ramapo College of New Jersey 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday, May 14, 2026 celebrating all bachelors, masters, and doctoral candidates.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin with the academic processional at 8:40 a.m. Tickets are not required and candidates are able to bring an unlimited number of guests.

Please refer to this website in January for updates, the full schedule, and registration for Arching Day!

Let’s go, Roadrunners!

Graduation vs. Commencement

Graduation and Commencement are often confused for one another.

Graduation is the completion of all degree requirements as certified and recorded on a student’s official transcript.  To graduate from Ramapo College, you must submit an online graduation application by the required deadline.  Click here for more information on the graduation requirement, the online graduation application and deadline dates.

Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates the completion (or anticipated completion) of your degree. All January graduates and June & August graduation candidates are invited to participate. Commencement marks the conclusion of your academic career; it’s a time for the Ramapo College community, along with your family and friends, to celebrate you. Participation in this ceremony does not guarantee graduation.