Degrees are conferred by the university upon recommendation of the faculty. Diplomas are issued at the annual commencement in May. Candidates must complete the blue graduate diploma form and white degree completeness worksheet. Both forms are available through the graduate student services offices in Newark and New Brunswick. The diploma application form must be received by the Newark Registrar, 249 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102, no later than August for the diploma dated October, November for the diploma dated January, and March for the diploma dated May.

A new application is required if the candidate is unable to complete the degree requirements by the end of the trimester specified in the diploma application. The degree completion form must be submitted to Rutgers Business School: Graduate Programs-Newark and New Brunswick Office of Student Services at least three weeks before the student`s final exam period.