School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
December 13, 2025, 10:00 am at Duke Chapel
Schedule of Events
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 - 9:45 am | School of Nursing Graduate Check-In and Assembly | Near Duke Chapel |
| 9:00 - 9:40 am | Degree Photos: ABSN: 9:00 am MSN/Certificate: 9:15 am DNP: 9:30 am |
Duke Chapel Steps |
| 9:30 am Approximately |
Doors open for guests for general seating | Duke Chapel Page Auditorium |
| 9:50 am | All graduates must be checked in and assembled for the processional | Westbrook building, near Duke Chapel |
| 10:00 - 12:00 pm | School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Duke Chapel |
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:
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 the Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium.
School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
Primary Location: Duke University Chapel
Additional Guest Seating: Page Auditorium
Parking: Free parking is available for graduates and guests at the Bryan Center Parking Garage (135 Science Drive). Additional parking available at the Chemistry Parking Lot (enter from Circuit Drive).
ADA Parking: Graduates and Guests with state-issued ADA parking placards or license plates may park in the Bryan Center Parking Garage until the garage reaches capacity.
Guest 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.
Tickets for Children:
Children of all ages are welcome as guests in the Chapel or in Page Auditorium. If the child sits in a lap for the entire ceremony, they do not need a ticket. If the child may need their own seat, they will need a ticket for the appropriate venue.
Graduates and 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 13, 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 ****