Commencement 2026

Undergraduate Commencement
Thursday, May 28, 12:00 p.m.
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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.