{"id":1332,"date":"2014-03-19T18:43:25","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T22:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=1332"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:39:54","slug":"arching-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/commencement\/arching-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Arching"},"content":{"rendered":"
Arching Day Rain Plan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 秘密研究所 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 秘密研究所 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. See above for the Hooding Ceremony schedule.<\/p>\n The Arching Ceremony is open to all graduates (bachelors, masters, and doctoral). Registration opens on April 1. There is no cost to attend but an RSVP by the graduate is required.<\/strong><\/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.\u00a0<\/strong>There will be golf cart transports provided upon request.<\/p>\n Retail Outlets:\u00a0<\/strong>Below please find the hours for the retail outlets that will be open on Arching Day.<\/p>\n Photos:\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n Photo opportunities are as follows<\/u>: The Outdoor Spiritual Center & Kameron Pond<\/p>\n The Arch (Arch\/Grove area)* Note: At 4:15 p.m., the line for photos at the Arch will close in preparation for the Arching Ceremony. It will reopen after the ceremony.<\/em><\/p>\n Galleries:<\/strong> Numerous senior projects will be on display in the Kresge and Pascal Galleries in the Berrie Center until 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Arching is an outdoor event that involves a lot of walking and standing for guests. Comfortable shoes are recommended.<\/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>\nMay 13, 2026: Important Information Regarding the Arching Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\nArching Day Schedule<\/h3>\n
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Hooding Ceremony Information<\/h3>\n
Arching & Hooding Ceremony Registration
<\/a><\/h3>\nRegistration Form for Arching Day Events<\/a><\/h4>\n
Access to Campus & Parking Information<\/h3>\n
Prior to The Arching Ceremony<\/h3>\n
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\nCongratulations Message on Lawn (across from the Bradley Center)
\nRCNJ Letters (Learning Commons)<\/p>\nEvent Photography<\/h3>\n
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