School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
December 14, 2024, 10:00 am at Duke University Chapel
Academic Regalia:
Academic regalia are required for the School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony. The complete academic costume for all graduates includes a tassel, cap, hood, and gown.
Celebratory Items:
Balloons, confetti, and glitter are strictly prohibited for graduates and guests. Please keep these celebratory items outside Chapel and Page Auditorium.
Ceremony Parking:
There will be free parking available at the Bryan Center parking garage (125 Science Drive). Additional parking is located in the Chemistry lot (enter from Circuit Drive).
ADA Parking:
Graduates and Guests with state-issued ADA parking placards may park in the Bryan Center surface lot (first come availability). There will also be 15 ADA spaces in the Bryan Center lot (first come availability). Please note that no traffic or drop-offs will be allowed in front of the Chapel quad.
Map for Parking and Venues:
Map to graduate/guest parking locations, Duke Chapel, Page Auditorium, and Penn Pavilion:
Hooding and Recognition Ceremony Map
Tickets:
Tickets are required for guests. Guests must present a ticket for the Chapel to be seated in the Chapel; likewise, guests must present a ticket for Page Auditorium to be seated in that location. Please make sure that your guests have tickets in hand, and that they know if they have Chapel or Page tickets. There will not be additional or replacement tickets at the ceremony. If guests arrive without their tickets, and if space is available, they will be permitted to be seated in Page Auditorium, regardless of their original ticket location.
Children and Tickets:
Children of all ages are welcome as guests in the Chapel or in Page Auditorium. If the child will sit in a lap for the entire ceremony, they do not need a ticket. If the child may need their own seat, they do need a ticket for the venue.
Guests with Accommodations:
It is important for us to know in advance if you or your guest(s) require special accommodations. Please email the Duke School of Nursing Registrar office at DUSONregistrar@dm.duke.edu.
Live Stream:
The School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition will be streamed live. The link will be posted on the Duke School of Nursing website on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
University Commencement - May 12, 2024, 9:00 am
Duke University Commencement Website
Graduate Instructions for Commencement including what to do before you arrive, when and where to line up, and what not to bring and wear.
**** Graduates will be required to present your student ID to enter Commencement ****
Schedule of Events
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 - 9:45 am | SON Graduate Check-in and Assembly | Near Duke Chapel |
| 9:00 - 9:40 am | Degree Photos will begin at the times listed: - ABSN: 9:10 am - MSN/Certificate: 9:20 am - DNP: 9:35 am |
Duke Chapel Steps |
| Approximately 9:30 am |
Doors open for guest and general seating | Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium |
| 9:50 am | All graduates must be checked in and assembled for the professional | Westbrook building, near Chapel |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | SON Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Duke Chapel |
| After Ceremony ~ 1:30 pm |
Reception for all new graduates, family, and friends | Penn Pavilion |