School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
May 11, 2025, 6:00 pm at Cameron Indoor Stadium
Graduate RSVP for School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
Graduates will receive an email from DUSONregistrar@dm.duke.edu with the RSVP link. Email DUSONregistrar@dm.duke.edu with any questions.
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/tam, hood, and gown.
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
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).
School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony Parking:
Information forthcoming.
ADA Parking:
Information forthcoming.
Map for Parking and Venues:
Information forthcoming.
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 ****
Schedule of Events
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 am | University Commencement Graduate Assembly | Pascual Field House |
| 9:00 am | Univesity Commencement Graduate and Faculty Processional | Pascual Field House |
| 9:30 am | University Commencement Ceremony | Wallace Wade Stadium |
| 12:30 - 2:30 pm | School of Nursing Reception | Christine Siegler Pearson Building |
| Approximately 4:00 pm |
Degree Photos - ABSN, MSN, DNP, CRNA, and PhD | Information Forthcoming |
| 5:00 pm | All graduates must be checked in and assembled for the School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Cameron Indoor Stadium |
| 6:00 pm | School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Cameron Indoor Stadium |