This week, New Jersey's Seton Hall U. gave out baccalaureate diplomas to 1,386 humans - and one dog.

[Princess Turandot]

When graduating senior Grace Mariani rolled up in her wheelchair to receive her diploma, she was escorted by her service dog Justin, who had regularly accompanied her to her classes. Dr Joseph E. Nyre, the University's President, had a surprise for them: After handing Grace her leather bound diploma, he presented Justin with one of his own (the rolled-up version).

There was a moment of uncertainty when Justin, with Joseph Cardinal Tobin, Archbishop of Newark and University Board Chairman, looking on, cautiously sniffed the diploma. Satisfied, he then graciously accepted it, to the delight of all (especially Dr Nyre).

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[Deuxcents]

1. Love this! With all the madness going on

It’s wonderful to see this. Ty

[wendyb-NC]

2. Wonderful upbeat story

Justin deserved a diploma, too. He went through 4 years of college. Love it. What a good boy.

[fierywoman]

3. Thanks for making me so happy cuz I saw this!

[Skittles]

4. love that!

so happy for Ms. Mariani and her pup, what an achievement!

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Awwww! What a good boy! And smart, too - well deserved!

[StarryNite]

6. Awww Really sweet.

They are a team. They both deserve a diploma.

[NJCher]

7. As noted

Justin had to sniff his diploma before he accepted it.

Smart consumer dog!

p.s. I used to teach at this university.

[calimary]

8. Awwwwwwwwwww... Who's a good boy!