Graduation Checklist

Planning to graduate this semester? Please review the following items to make sure you're on track for graduation! Remember, we have three certification periods per year, but only one commencement ceremony in May. Full-Time students only apply for May.

  • Have you applied for graduation? Students must apply to graduate Rutgers Business School within the application period.


  • Please take a moment to check your academic record and make sure you are making appropriate progress towards graduation. Ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you meet all of your degree requirements, but if you answer "no" to any of the questions below, you should reach out to your primary advisor ASAP to make sure you are back on track before the add/drop deadline.

        • Are you on track to complete 49/60 credits by your planned graduation term?

        • Have you successfully completed the Core, Foundation, and Integrative requirements ?

        • Completed the appropriate classes for your concentration?

        • Are all your completed courses graduate level courses?

        • Check your transcript. Do you have grades for all of your completed courses? If you have any missing grades,failing grades (lower than a D) or any incomplete grades, keep in mind that these credits do not count towards your required 49/60 credit total. If you see any of these on your transcript and are not on track to have them resolved, please make sure to reach out to your advisor.

        • Have you completed/do you have plans to enroll in one of the required culminating experiences prior to graduation?


  • Students may officially graduate in October, January or May. However, the graduation ceremony is only in May! If you were a October or January graduate, you will be invited to participate in the May ceremony if you selected to walk on your graduate application.

Graduation checklist

What is in bold is required for your MBA graduation application:

  • Complete and submit the Online Diploma Application by the DEADLINE. Please select the following:

    • “Degree Applying For” = MBA – Master of Business Administration.

    • “Curriculum Applying For” = 135 – Business Administration.

    • Do not select any other degree or curriculum. (NetID and password needed) Deadline for May is March 1st .

  • Complete and submit the RBS Graduation Certification Form

  • Download, complete, and submit the Degree Completeness Form to your affiliate Office of MBA Student Services by the DEADLINE. This form is where you will declare your concentration.

Please also check the following:

  • Check your on-line transcript for any temporary/incomplete grades, missing credits, low GPA, etc. (NetID and password needed)

  • Complete the online Financial Aid Exit Interview (if applicable)

  • Check and Clear

    • Overdue library books and fines

    • Parking tickets

    • Financial Holds/Any other outstanding financial obligations to the University

  • Return locker keys to the Office of MBA Student Services, 1 Washington Park, Sixth Floor, Newark, NJ (if applicable)

Degree completeness form

As stated above, Full-Time and Part-Time MBA students must also file a Degree Completeness Form with your affiliate Office of MBA Student Services. Newark/Jersey City students should drop off or fax their form to Newark Student Services Office (fax: 973-353-1057). Full-Time MBA Students can hand in in or email their form to Marc Limata (mlimata@business.rutgers.edu) and Part-Time MBA Students can hand in or email their form to Jillian Ryan (jryan@business.rutgers.edu). New Brunswick/Morristown students should email their form to Kathleen Price (kprice@business.rutgers.edu). Degree Completeness forms are due by the following deadlines:

If you plan to graduate:

  • October: Deadline is August 1st

  • January: Deadline is November 1st

  • May: Deadline is March 1st