Rider University's Commencement celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2026.
Rider University's Commencement is a proud day for students, families and the entire Rider University community that celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2026. Find full details about this year's ceremonies at rider.edu/commencement.
Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Cure Insurance Arena
Trenton, NJ
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony
Graduate ceremony (for masters and doctoral graduates) begins at 9:30 a.m.
Doors open for graduates at 8 a.m. and for guests at 8:30 a.m.
Graduates should report to the arena lower level for the procession no later than 9 a.m. after first checking in with their college on the mezzanine level.
View Graduate Ceremony on YouTube
Undergraduate Ceremony
Undergraduate ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
Doors open for graduates at 12:30 p.m. and for guests at 1 p.m.
View Undergraduate Ceremony on YouTube
Graduates should report to the arena lower level for the procession no later than 1:30 p.m. after first checking in with their college on the mezzanine level.
View the Commencement Program (PDF)
Visit rider.edu/commencement for additional information and to watch a livestream video of the event.
Ticket Information
Commencement is a ticketed event. For more information, visit rider.edu/commencement.
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026
All DayUndergraduate ceremony begins at 2 p.m. | Graduate ceremony (for masters and doctoral graduates) begins at 9:30 a.m.