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SAVE THE DATE!

School of Management and
Labor Relations (SMLR)
Convocation

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:00am ET
Jersey Mike's Arena
 

Who is Recognized at 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 2026:  

  • 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)
  • PhD in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (IRHR)

* 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 2026 session to complete these credits may be included in SMLR's Convocation as expected August 2026 graduates. Inclusion in the convocation ceremony should not be construed as verification of graduation.

SMLR Convocation Ceremony Information

What's the difference between SMLR Convocation and Commencement?

The SMLR Convocation will be held Wednesday, May 20th 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 260th Anniversary Commencement will be held Sunday, May 17th in SHI Stadium and celebrates all members of the Class of 2026 from Rutgers–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health at one large event. No individual student names are called. Tickets for all attendees will be required and are 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 20th, but you are eligible to attend one of the SAS ceremonies as well. You can attend both!