To honor students receiving the doctoral degree, the Graduate School holds a ceremony celebrating the successful completion of their studies. The hooding ceremony is a special occasion and students are encouraged to invite their friends and family members to the event.

Doctoral candidates who completed their degrees by May 2020 deadlines are invited to participate in the May Graduate School Hooding Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2020. The event will begin at 1:00 PM in Shideler Hall, Room 152. A reception in honor our students will immediately follow the ceremony.

Doctoral candidates who complete their degrees by August 2020 deadlines are invited to participate in the August Graduate School Hooding Ceremony on Friday, August 14, 2020. The event will be held at 4:00 PM in Taylor Auditorium at Farmer School of Business. A reception in honor of our students will be held immediately following the ceremony.