Rites of Passage 2024
The annual Rites of Passage Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor Black and Latine-identified students who, through resolute persistence, have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The event recognizes their accomplishments, hard work, and dedication while acknowledging the accomplishments of our student’s families and networks of support. Distinguished speakers, student awards, performances, and the incorporation of African culture and traditions—specifically the culminating Kente Stole presentation—all add to the vibrancy of this celebratory day.