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University Commencement

2024 Commencement

Kean University is excited to celebrate the Class of 2024! This year’s Graduate Commencement will take place on Tuesday, May 14, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Undergraduate Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 16, at the Prudential Center in Newark.

More information regarding the time of commencement and how to reserve tickets will be available soon.

Important Dates

Below is a list of upcoming events for Kean Graduates, more details will be provided soon.

Grad Fair:

Kean Ocean: Wednesday, May 1, Gateway Building Atrium, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Kean Union: Thursday, May 2, Downs Hall, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Graduates, you must attend the Grad Fair to pick up your free Kean University stole and receive your reader card for graduation.

Apply to Graduate

Friday, February 2: May Spring 2024 Graduation Deadline to Apply

Friday, March 1: August Summer 2024 Graduation Deadline to Apply

All undergraduate and graduate degree candidates must complete an online application in KeanWISE to be considered for graduation. Students who are eligible to apply will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar. Please review your degree program level to learn more about the graduation process.

Cap and Gown

All graduates who will participate in the commencement ceremony are required to wear the Kean University regalia cap and gown attire.

Deadline Date for Doctoral Graduates:

  • Friday, March 8, 2024: Deadline to order, all will ship-to-home

Deadline Dates for Master & Bachelor Graduates:

  • Friday, March 29, 2024: Deadline to pick-up on campus at the Grad Fair
  • Monday, April 15, 2024 Deadline to order for ship-to-home (additional shipping & handling fees)

Note: All graduates must attend the Grad Fair (May 2024) to pick up your free Kean University stole and receive your reader card for graduation, the items are not included with shipped orders.

Doctoral Graduates
Custom Fitting by Oak Hall Representatives: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Kean Union, East Campus, Student Lounge #203, 2 – 10 p.m.

There are four different package options, review the cap and gown differences (Jefferson: Fine Quality vs Madison).
ORDER YOUR DOCTORAL CAP & GOWN!

Master & Bachelor Graduates
All orders come with a cap, gown, hood and tassel. You may also order various specialty tassels and graduation stoles.
ORDER YOUR MASTER AND BACHELOR CAP & GOWN!

All graduates must attend the Grad Fair (May 2024) to pick up your free Kean University stole and receive your reader card for graduation, the items are not included with shipped orders.

Honors Cords

Advisors from each honors society will notify recipients with instructions for retrieving honors cords.

Senior Portraits

The March portrait sittings appointments are now open for all graduates for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. There is no sitting fee, pay for photos only if you want to buy them after reviewing your proofs.

Kean Union: Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2024
Book the time slot that fits your schedule, make a Kean Union appointment.

Kean Ocean: Wednesday, February March 27 – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Book the time slot that fits your schedule, make a Kean Ocean appointment.

Portraits will be taken in the Business Attire as you come dressed, and this pose will be used for the yearbook. Cap and Gown attire will be provided for a second pose. For questions about scheduling your appointment, please call Prestige Photography by LifeTouch, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 1-800-OUR-YEAR (800-687-9327).

Class Rings

Celebrate your major milestone with an official Kean class ring and other jewelry items. There are plenty of varieties, from the traditional style ring to the modern Kendra Scott Collection. Shop Now!

The Memorabilia Yearbook

For the Class of 2024, we are pleased to announce that all confirmed graduates will receive a FREE digital PDF of the Kean Memorabilia yearbook once it's completed. You will receive an email notification to your Kean email, as we estimate delivery in December 2024. There will not be any printed physical yearbooks for this year.

Watch the 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

To view full screen, watch on YouTube

Watch the 2023 Graduate Commencement Ceremony

To view full screen, watch on YouTube

Show Your Kean Spirit on Social Media!