Affinity Celebrations

Affinity Celebrations are student-led, staff-supported events that serve as a space to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors and scholars while centering their shared cultural traditions and community values. 

Affinity Celebrations are open to all Rutgers-Newark graduating seniors and scholars, with pre-registration required. 

Affinity celebrations sign-ups will be received on a rolling basis until early May 2026, with pre-registration is required. 

Rutgers-Newark student, faculty. and staff are encouraged to sign up to volunteer for the IRC's operation of Rainbow & Monarch Celebrations and Rites of Passage in May 2026.

Volunteer Sign Ups

We invite Rutgers Faculty and Staff to join us in our faculty/staff opening procession and closing recession. Faculty and staff who are interested in joining the Intercultural Resource Center’s Rainbow Celebration and Rites of Passage ceremony will be seated on the reserved seating in the venue and are required to wear their academic regalia.

Sign up on the Affinity Celebrations 2026 Attendee form and indicate your interest by selecting "Yes" in participating in a processional, then selecting which celebration to which you would like to walk for.

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