Service dog receives diploma with owner at New Jersey college graduation

A service dog named Justin stole the show at graduation this week, when he received his very own diploma from the president of Seton Hall University.

Justin’s graduation video, originally posted on social media by the university, quickly went viral for capturing the special moment he received his diploma with his owner, Grace Mariani. was opened by a service animal for

The audience cheered loudly as Justin accepted the roll-up document, celebrating his dedication to not only helping Mariani, but also attending all of her classes during her time at the school.

Mariani graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. The university told CBS News that it aims to teach elementary and special education. Justin has been with her since she was adopted by the nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence in Long Island.

Justin, who impressively graduated college at just 6 years old, is a yellow Labrador-golden retriever mix.

Seton Hall’s graduation also included speeches by former PepsiCo CEO Andra Noi and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, Boris Gudziak.

The university graduated a total of 2,337 students this year — or 2,338, if you count Justin.