On Monday, Hall-of-Fame running back and former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis graduated from the University of Notre Dame. It was a moment 28 years in the making.Bettis attended the University of Notre Dame from 1990 to 1992. He declared for the 1993 NFL draft, leaving Notre Dame. 28 years later, at age 50, he received his degree in business. He only needed four credits to graduate, and he returned to Notre Dame and finished the required classes.Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!1201404430I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaFans reacted to Bettis graduating and were happy to see the former Steeler get his degree.One Twitter user congratulated Bettis and said that his smile in the selfie he posted says it all.Riggieri J.D.@ItalianBuilder@JeromeBettis36 @NotreDame Outstanding Jerome, your smile says it all! Congrads GRAD!!! What next? Law School Perhaps? (;2@JeromeBettis36 @NotreDame Outstanding Jerome, your smile says it all! Congrads GRAD!!! What next? Law School Perhaps? (; https://t.co/QxZd5fPcZ7One Twitter user congratulated Bettis and said that it's never too late to go back to school.Tray Payne@TrayPayneLBKIt is never too late to chase down that dream! Congratulations @JeromeBettis36 #thebus twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!14689I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaIt is never too late to chase down that dream! Congratulations @JeromeBettis36 #thebus twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Another Twitter user wondered what it would feel like if Bettis was in line next to them at graduation.Matches Malone@djnickdavis_Imagine lining up for graduation and The Bus is taking a picture next to you twitter.com/jeromebettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!24689I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaImagine lining up for graduation and The Bus is taking a picture next to you twitter.com/jeromebettis36…One Twitter user was happy to see several former athletes and actors going back to school to finish their degrees.🏈PatriotsHoney🏈@PatriotsHoneyAll these athletes and actors finishing their degrees makes me happy for them. twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!84689I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaAll these athletes and actors finishing their degrees makes me happy for them. 😊 twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Another Twitter user tweeted that the "Bus" never stops.Diop J@AnwarTheGr8The Bus Stops for No One !!! twitter.com/jeromebettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!1276104693I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaThe Bus Stops for No One ☝️!!! twitter.com/jeromebettis36…This Twitter user wrote that it doesn't matter when you finish, as long as you finish.#Sp22kySzn@JalenDior0“It don’t matter when you finish, but you FINISH!” Congrats King! twitter.com/jeromebettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!1280304704I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40Ia“It don’t matter when you finish, but you FINISH!” Congrats King! twitter.com/jeromebettis36…US representative Mike Kelly, who is also a Notre Dame alumnus, congratulated Bettis.Rep. Mike Kelly@MikeKellyPAFrom one Notre Dame grad to another, Congrats to The Bus! twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!101I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaFrom one Notre Dame grad to another, Congrats to The Bus! twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Another Twitter user congratulated Bettis, writing, "This is what's up."Bubba-Slide@BestComment4This is what's up, congrats big fella, well done.. twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!14859I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaThis is what's up, congrats big fella, well done.. twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…One Twitter user wrote that there's always time to finish college.Coach JMac@Coach_JMac1There’s always time to finish! Congrats Mr. Bettis! twitter.com/jeromebettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!14861I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaThere’s always time to finish! Congrats Mr. Bettis! twitter.com/jeromebettis36…This Twitter user wrote that you love to see it, referring to Bettis graduating.Danielle 🌻@SachantYou love to see it. twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Jerome Bettis@JeromeBettis36I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!!34862I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. I am so proud to be a graduate of the University of @NotreDame class of 2022!! https://t.co/VjfleJ40IaYou love to see it. twitter.com/JeromeBettis36…Jerome "The Bus" Bettis had a tremendous 13-year career in the NFLNFL Hall of Fame InductionJerome Bettis was one of the best downhill runners in NFL history. Bettis played 13 years in the league. In 1993, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he played his first three seasons. On April 20, 1996, Bettis was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a third-round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft in exchange for the Steelers' second-round pick and their fourth-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft.After recording back-to-back 1,000+ rushing yards in his first two seasons with the Rams, Bettis picked up success in his first year with the Steelers and registered six-straight 1,000+ rushing yards.In his career, Bettis has totaled 13,664 rushing yards, 91 rushing touchdowns, 200 receptions, 1,457 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns. He was a three-time All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowler, and won Offensive Rookie of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year.Jerome Bettis ended his career on top. He won Super Bowl XL with the Pittsburgh Steelers in his hometown city of Detroit, Michigan.