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<\/a><\/h3>\nRamapo College will host Class of 2026 graduates and guests for the time-honored tradition of Arching on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The Arching Ceremony begins at 4:45 p.m.<\/strong> and is held at the Arch.<\/p>\nArching ceremonies mark both the beginning and ending of the Ramapo College experience.<\/strong> On their first day as Ramapo students, the Class of 2026 students processed up<\/em> Mansion Road and through the Arch where they were greeted by our College President. On May 13, 2026, graduates of the Class of 2026 will process through the Arch and down<\/em> Mansion Road as it is lined with cheering families, friends, faculty, and staff. This signifies the completion of the Ramapo experience.<\/p>\nArching Day Schedule<\/h4>\n\n- 9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Nursing Pinning (Bachelors) & Hooding Ceremony (Masters & Doctoral), Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center, Arena<\/li>\n
- 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.\u00a0 Rites of Passage, Trustees Pavilion<\/li>\n
- 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m.\u00a0 Academic Achievement Ceremony, Sharp Theater<\/li>\n
- 2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.\u00a0 (Doors at 2:00pm) Master of Social Work (MSW), M.A. in Educational Leadership, M.S. in Contemporary Instructional Design & M.A. in Special Education Hooding Ceremony, Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center, Arena<\/li>\n
- 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.\u00a0 (Doors at 2:30pm) Master of Business Administration (MBA) & M.S. in Accounting (MSAC) Hooding Ceremony, Trustees Pavilion<\/li>\n
- 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.\u00a0 (Doors at 2:30pm) M.S. in Data Science, M.S. in Computer Science, M.S. in Applied Mathematics, & M.F.A. in Creative Music Technology Hooding Ceremony,\u00a0 York Room<\/li>\n
- 4:45pm Arching Ceremony (Line up begins at 4:30pm)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Graduates and their guests not attending a pre-ceremony are invited to come to campus starting at 3 p.m. to take their own photos and socialize in the Grove\/Arch area.<\/strong><\/p>\nHooding Ceremony Information<\/h4>\n
Hooding Ceremonies are a special recognition for graduates receiving a master\u2019s or doctoral degree. As with Commencement, all faculty and students wear academic regalia at Hooding. All candidates are individually recognized and hooded at the Hooding Ceremony. The Hooding Ceremony is for graduate students and their guests only (pre-registration required) and does not replace Commencement. The Commencement Ceremony, held the next day, includes graduate and undergraduate students and is the official conferring of degrees.<\/p>\n
Arching & Hooding Ceremony Registration Required by May 2![\"Arching](\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/Arching-5.23.24-29-263x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h4>\nThe Arching Ceremony is open to all graduates (bachelors, masters, and doctoral). Registration opens on April 1.<\/strong> There is no cost to attend but an RSVP by the graduate is required by May 2.<\/p>\nRegistration Form for Arching Day Events<\/a><\/h4>\nThe Arching Ceremony at 4:45 p.m. is designed for graduates to bring TWO guests for the most optimal viewing experience for all guests <\/strong>(see event photography section below). The ceremony will be livestreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Access to Campus & Parking Information<\/h4>\n
The North entrance to the College closes earlier in the day. Graduates and guests are directed to the South entrance. Parking is available in the B-D Lots. Handicap parking is in Lot A.<\/p>\n
Event Photography<\/h4>\n
During the Arching Ceremony, guests\u2019 view near the Arch may become obstructed by faculty greeting graduates.\u00a0Please plan your viewing location accordingly.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nRamapo College will host Class of 2026 graduates and guests for the time-honored tradition of Arching on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The Arching Ceremony begins at 4:45 p.m.<\/strong> and is held at the Arch.<\/p>\n Arching ceremonies mark both the beginning and ending of the Ramapo College experience.<\/strong> On their first day as Ramapo students, the Class of 2026 students processed up<\/em> Mansion Road and through the Arch where they were greeted by our College President. On May 13, 2026, graduates of the Class of 2026 will process through the Arch and down<\/em> Mansion Road as it is lined with cheering families, friends, faculty, and staff. This signifies the completion of the Ramapo experience.<\/p>\n Graduates and their guests not attending a pre-ceremony are invited to come to campus starting at 3 p.m. to take their own photos and socialize in the Grove\/Arch area.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hooding Ceremonies are a special recognition for graduates receiving a master\u2019s or doctoral degree. As with Commencement, all faculty and students wear academic regalia at Hooding. All candidates are individually recognized and hooded at the Hooding Ceremony. The Hooding Ceremony is for graduate students and their guests only (pre-registration required) and does not replace Commencement. The Commencement Ceremony, held the next day, includes graduate and undergraduate students and is the official conferring of degrees.<\/p>\n The Arching Ceremony is open to all graduates (bachelors, masters, and doctoral). Registration opens on April 1.<\/strong> There is no cost to attend but an RSVP by the graduate is required by May 2.<\/p>\n The Arching Ceremony at 4:45 p.m. is designed for graduates to bring TWO guests for the most optimal viewing experience for all guests <\/strong>(see event photography section below). The ceremony will be livestreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The North entrance to the College closes earlier in the day. Graduates and guests are directed to the South entrance. Parking is available in the B-D Lots. Handicap parking is in Lot A.<\/p>\n During the Arching Ceremony, guests\u2019 view near the Arch may become obstructed by faculty greeting graduates.\u00a0Please plan your viewing location accordingly.<\/p>\nArching Day Schedule<\/h4>\n
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Hooding Ceremony Information<\/h4>\n
Arching & Hooding Ceremony Registration Required by May 2
<\/a><\/h4>\nRegistration Form for Arching Day Events<\/a><\/h4>\n
Access to Campus & Parking Information<\/h4>\n
Event Photography<\/h4>\n
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