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School of Management and Labor Relations
Convocation

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:00am ET
Jersey Mike's Arena

Information about SMLR's Convocation Ceremony

Our school convocation will honor all SMLR undergraduate and graduate students earning any of the following degrees in January, May or August 2025:  

  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (BA HRM) *
  • Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies and Employment Relations (BA LSER) *
  • Bachelor of Science in Labor and Employment Relations (BS LER)
  • Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
  • Master of Labor and Employment Relations (MLER)

* BA degrees are awarded by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and our majors are recognized at SMLR’s Convocation.

Note: Undergraduate students who need 12 credits or less to graduate and plan to enroll in the Summer 2025 session to complete these credits may be included in SMLR’s Convocation as expected August 2025 graduates. Inclusion in the convocation ceremony should not be construed as verification of graduation.

What's the difference between SMLR Convocation and Commencement?

The SMLR Convocation will be held Wednesday, May 21st at 10:00am in Jersey Mike's Arena. During this school-specific ceremony, each individual graduate of the School of Management and Labor Relations will have their name called as they walk across the stage. Watch the video of last year's SMLR Convocation to see an example of our ceremony.

The 259th Anniversary Commencement will be held Sunday, May 18th in SHI Stadium and celebrates all members of the Class of 2025 from Rutgers–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health at one large event. No individual student names are called. Starting this year, tickets for all attendees will be required and limited. As always, parking passes will be required. Details about Commencement can be found here: commencement.rutgers.edu. Please check back as more details will be provided in the coming months.

Are you an SAS Student with a SMLR Major?

Undergraduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) majoring in Human Resource Management or Labor Studies & Employment Relations will be individually recognized at the SMLR convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 21st, but you are eligible to attend one of the SAS ceremonies as well. You can attend both!