INFORMATION FOR
It's your time to shine! Commencement at William Paterson University provides an opportunity for you to celebrate your achievements and this important milestone with your family, friends, faculty, alumni, and the entire University community.
This year, formal ceremonies will once again be held for undergraduate and graduate degree recipients—one for undergraduates at the Prudential Center in Newark, and two for graduate students held on campus in Wightman Stadium. The ceremonies will celebrate students receiving their degrees in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.
Undergraduate Ceremony (bachelor's degrees)Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.Prudential Center | 25 Lafayette Street, Newark Tickets are NOT required
If anyone has additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact committee members at commencement@wpunj.edu or at 973.720.3295.
Graduate Ceremonies
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences | College of Science and HealthThursday, May 21, 10:00 a.m.Need captions? Click here to view the captioned video »
Cotsakos College of Business | College of EducationThursday, May 21, 5:00 p.m.Need captions? Click here to view the captioned video »
