Ramapo College’s
2027 Arching and Commencement Dates
Congratulations Class of 2027!
May 12, 2027: Arching Day
The College’s time-honored tradition of Arching will take place on Wednesday, May 12, 2027. The Arching Ceremony will begin at 4:45 p.m. followed by an on-campus celebration. Prior to the Arching Ceremony other special recognition programs will be on campus throughout the day. More information will be shared at the start of the Spring semester.
May 13, 2027: Ramapo College of New Jersey Commencement Ceremony
The Ramapo College of New Jersey 2027 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday, May 13, 2027 celebrating all bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.. The ceremony will begin with the academic processional at 8:40 a.m. More information will be shared at the start of the Spring semester.
View photos from Arching & Commencement 2026
Post-Graduation: Welcome to the Ramapo College Alumni Association
Stay connected to Ramapo and to one another!
Being a member of the Ramapo College Alumni Association comes with benefits. Did you know you can audit courses tuition-free, receive career guidance and help with resume updates, and enjoy a range of social and networking events? We encourage you to stay connected to your alma mater — once a Roadrunner, always a Roadrunner.
Congratulations to the graduates, friends, and families of the Ramapo College Class of 2027!
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. For more information on the graduation requirement, the online graduation application and deadline dates visit the Graduation Office page.
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.