Get Ready! Final Countdown to WP’s 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

By William Paterson University News Published May 19, 2026 Updated May 19, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Commencement at William Paterson University provides an opportunity for you to celebrate your achievements with your family, friends, faculty, alumni, and the entire University community.

Don't forget to smile for our cameras! University photographers and videographers will be capturing all the great moments before, during, and immediately after our Commencement ceremonies. Follow us on social media to see the photos and videos from your big day. Tag us with #WPUNJ2026 for a chance to have your content shared.

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Ceremony details are below, and additional information can be found at WP's Commencement Webpage.

Graduate Commencement Ceremonies
(master’s and doctoral degrees)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 *revised date due to weather forecast
10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (details below)
William Paterson University, Wightman Stadium

  • 10 a.m. ceremony:
    College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
    College of Science and Health

  • 5 p.m. ceremony:
    Cotsakos College of Business
    College of Education

Graduate degree candidates, click here for important information.

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
(bachelor’s degrees)

Thursday, May 28, 2026
12 p.m. (All academic colleges)
Prudential Center, Newark 

Undergraduate degree candidates, click here for important information.