School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
May 11, 2025, 6:00 pm at Cameron Indoor Stadium
Schedule of Events
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 am | University Commencement Graduate Assembly | Pascal Field House |
| 8:50 am | University Commencement Graduate and Faculty Processional | Pascal Field House |
| 9:30 am | University Commencement Ceremony | Wallace Wade Stadium |
| 12:30 - 2:30 pm | School of Nursing Reception | Christine Siegler Pearson Building |
| 4:00 - 4:55 pm |
Degree Photos - Please be on time! - Duke Chapel Steps ABSN: 4:00 - 4:15 pm: Have on cap, tassel, gown; and drape hood over arm. MSN/Certificate: 4:15 - 4:30 pm: Have on cap, tassel, gown; and drape hood over arm. DNP: 4:30 - 4:40 pm: Have on full academic apparel (tam, tassel, gown, hood). CRNA: 4:40 - 4:50 pm: Have on full academic apparel (tam, tassel, gown, hood). PhD: 4:45 - 4:55 pm: Have on full academic apparel (tam, tassel, gown, hood). |
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| 5:00 pm | All graduates must be checked in and assembled for the School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Rubenstein Pavilion - Cameron Indoor Stadium |
| Approximately 5:15 pm |
Doors open for Guests | South Hall of Honor - Cameron Indoor Stadium - Guests must wait outside in the plaza before the doors open. |
| 6:00 pm | School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Cameron Indoor Stadium |
Graduate RSVP for School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
Graduates who have not responded to the RSVP should email DUSONregistrar@dm.duke.edu immediately.
Academic Regalia:
Apparel for both the University Commencement and SON Hooding Recognition Ceremonies:
Academic regalia (cap, gown, hood, and tassel) is required. No spiked heels - only low heels, flats, or wedges.
Bachelor's and Master's Degree Candidates fill out the order form below by March 3, 2025, to purchase your apparel.
Doctoral Degree Candidates to rent apparel, fill out the order form below. Information for purchasing apparel is also included. The deadline to purchase doctoral apparel is February 14, 2025.
Order Academic Regalia
Pick Up Apparel for All Degrees:
Monday, May 5th through Sunday, May 11th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Bryan Center on West Campus.
Return DNP Rental Apparel:
Monday, May 12 and Tuesday May 13 from 9:00am to 5:00pm in the Bryan Center on West Campus. If you are unable to stay and return in person, you may give the apparel and the form the came with it to a friend to drop off. If this is still not feasible, you are responsible for mailing the apparel back to the University Bookstore immediately following graduation; the return shipping cost is your responsibility.
Celebratory Items:
Balloons, confetti, and glitter are strictly prohibited for graduates and guests. Please keep these celebratory items outside the Pearson building (School of Nursing Reception location) and Cameron Indoor Stadium (Ceremony location).
Guest Bag & Other Item Policy:
- Bags and items larger than 12” x 12” x 6” (e.g., backpacks, duffel bags, large purses, suitcases, wrapped gifts, banners, flags, signs, etc.) will be prohibited from entering the venue. Please leave such items in personal vehicles or hotel rooms.
- If bags are required for medical or childcare purposes, clear bags of the permitted size are strongly recommended.
- Reasonable exceptions will be made for accessibility, childcare, and medical accommodations.
Prohibited Items:
- Alcoholic Beverages
- All Drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – https://drones.duke.edu/policies
- Backpacks
- Balloons
- Confetti
- Duffel Bags
- Glitter
- Hazardous Materials
- Items obstructing the sightlines of other guests (signs, banners, flags, etc.)
- Laser Pointers
- Noisemakers that can disrupt the ceremony (air horns, bullhorns, etc.)
- Pets (exception: service animals)
- Suitcases
- Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)
School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium (115 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708).
Parking: All graduates and guests should park in the Science Drive Garage (3100 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27708). Vehicles must enter via Science Drive. See Google Map link below.
ADA Parking: Graduates and Guests with state-issued ADA parking placards may drive up Whitford Drive and park in the surface lot.
Map for Parking and Venues:
Google Map of Graduation Locations
Guest Information for the School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
Guest tickets will not be required for the 6 pm School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony.
Graduates and Guests with Accommodations for the School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
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 Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Duke University Commencement - May 11, 2025, 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 ****