Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Event Date:
May 9, 2019 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location:
McKnight Hall, Cone University Center

Because seating in McKnight Hall is limited, tickets will be required of all guests.

Each candidate will be entitled to up to 4 tickets. After all candidates have informed us of their ticket needs, there may be more tickets to distribute. We will share information about additional ticket availability by April 15.

The candidate and the hooding faculty member do not need tickets.

Any guests who do not have tickets are welcome to view the ceremony from the remote viewing room on the first floor of the Cone University Center.

A reception, open to all guests, will follow in the Lucas Room.

All doctoral candidates should have received an email with RSVP instructions.

All those participating in the Hooding Ceremony must attend a mandatory rehearsal on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 4:00 in McKnight Hall. Tickets for the Hooding Ceremony will be distributed during rehearsal.

All participants in the Hooding Ceremony will need regalia. The cost for basic regalia is covered by your student fees. Basic regalia can be picked up at the Commencement Fair March 12-14 or at the campus bookstore through the final deadline of Friday, April 26. Custom regalia entails a number of style, size, and price decisions, and it must be ordered by Monday, April 1. Please contact Linda Burke in the campus bookstore to discuss your order prior to April 1.