Douglass' 105th Spring Convocation
Congratulations Graduate!
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! On behalf of the entire Douglass staff, we are so proud of all you have achieved over the past four years at Rutgers and Douglass. Now, it’s time to celebrate!
You are invited to our annual Douglass Spring Convocation on May 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Antilles Field.
What to Expect at Convocation
May 2, 2026 | Antilles Field
Celebrate your achievements at a special Douglass-only ceremony surrounded by your family, friends, and fellow graduates. Walk the stage as your name is called, receive your Douglass certificate and stole, and mark this milestone with the community that’s been part of your journey.
Douglass Senior Brunch
All Douglass graduates are invited to kick off graduation celebrations at Senior Brunch—Douglass’ signature pre-Convocation event.
Join your fellow seniors for a celebratory morning featuring a full brunch spread, a senior toast, photo booth, and a special Douglass cap decorating experience. It’s a chance to connect, celebrate, and mark the moment together before Convocation.
Event Details
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Livingston Student Center
Registration Required
All attendees must register through Tassel in advance to participate. Check your Rutgers inbox from an email from Tassel with instructions on how to RSVP.
Our Keynote
Lola Ninonuevo DC'91
International Chief Operating Officer
Wells Fargo
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Search your Rutgers inbox for an email from noreply@tassel.marchingorder.com.
- Follow the instructions in the email prompting you to create a Tassel account.
- Register to attend the Douglass Senior Brunch on May 1st, and the Douglass Convocation ceremony on May 2nd.
- If you have any questions, please email drcconvocation@echo.rutgers.edu.
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Students need to be lined up (WITH REGALIA ON) on Chapel Drive in front of the Mabel Smith Douglass Library by 8:30 AM the morning of Saturday, May 2, 2025 for the Convocation Ceremony.
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Antilles Field (located next to Voorhees Chapel on the Douglass Campus)
Rain Location: Voorhees Chapel -
You can participate in any and all ceremonies for which you are eligible. For example, if you are a member of Douglass Residential College who will receive a degree from the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, you may participate in as many as three ceremonies.
Who can participate in Douglass Convocation? All Douglass Residential College students who:
- Graduated in August 2025
- Graduated in January 2026
- Expecting to graduate in May 2026
- Expecting to graduate in August 2026
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Yes, you will receive a Douglass stole and Douglass pin that you can wear on your regalia. In the future, you can wear your pin as a lapel pin to show that you are a Douglass alum.
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Leadership cords are available to students who have participated in a Douglass leadership organization, or held an executive position in any of the following programs or organizations within Douglass:
- Barbara Voorhees Mentor Program
- Douglass Black Students Congress
- Douglass Orientation Committee
- Douglass Governing Council
- Peer Academic Leaders
- Red Pine Ambassadors
- Rainbow Pines
- STEM Ambassadors
- Douglass Student Recruitment Network
- Douglass Summer Orientation Leaders
- Traditional Events Committee
- Douglass Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Ambassadors
- Executive Board member of a Douglass/University Student Organizations,
- And many more!
Leadership cords are free and will be available at Convocation at check-in.
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Purchase caps, gowns, and hoods from Barnes & Noble at Rutgers, 100 Somerset Street, New Brunswick.
- Note: All student regalia can be purchased in store OR online. There is nothing different being offered in store vs.online.
- Online ordering https://rutgersnb.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome.
Don't forget to pick up any honor society or other recognition cords and stoles, if applicable.
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No tickets are required for Douglass Convocation. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. If you or your guests attending the Douglass Convocation on May 2, 2026 require special accessibility, please indicate it when you sign up through Tassel so we can meet your needs. Accessibility seating will be provided.
Parking Locations:
- Douglass Parking deck (behind the Douglass Student Center)
- Lot 70 (Douglass Student Center)
- Lot 69 (Ruth Adams Building, 1 Chemistry Drive)
- Lot 73 (Nicholas Music Center, 85 George St.)
- Lot 74A (Gibbons Circle)
- Lot 79A (Hickman Hall) – Disabled Parking Pass required, handicap drop-off and parking
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Contact drcconvocation@echo.rutgers.edu