School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
Monday, December 14, 2026, 10:00 am at Duke University 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: Pre-Licensure: 9:00 am MSN/Certificate: 9:15 am DNP: 9:30 am | Duke Chapel Steps |
| 9:15 am Approximately | Doors open for guests for general seating | Duke Chapel Page Auditorium |
| 8:45 - 9:45 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 |
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 am | Graduate Professional Line-Up | Pascual Field House |
| 8:50 am | University Commencement Graduate and Faculty Professional | Pascual Field House |
| 9:30 am | University Commencement Ceremony - More Information | Wallace Wade Stadium |
| 4:00 - 4:55 pm | Degree Photos: ABSN: 4:00 pm MSN/Certificate: 4:15 pm DNP: 4:30 pm CRNA: 4:40 pm PhD: 4:45 pm | Duke Chapel Steps |
| 5:00 pm | All graduates must be checked in and assembled for the School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Rubenstein Pavilion Entrance to Cameron Indoor Stadium |
| 6:00 pm | School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony | Cameron Indoor Stadium |
Graduate RSVP for School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
The Graduate RSVP and Academic Regalia Order Form will be emailed to all eligible graduates in the coming weeks. Be sure to check your Duke inbox for the RSVP link and deadlines.
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.
- Sigma Theta Tau Beta Epsilon chapter members: Please wear your cords and/or stoles for the degree photos and during the ceremony.
- Military-Affilated Students: Cords will be available at check-in for self-identified military-affiliated students.
Celebratory Items:
Balloons, confetti, and glitter are strictly prohibited for graduates and guests. Please keep these celebratory items outside of the Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium.
School of Nursing Hooding and Recognition Ceremony:
Primary Location: Duke University Chapel
Additional Guest Seating: Page Auditorium
Parking and ADA Parking: To be announced
Guest Tickets:
During the RSVP, students will request guest tickets for Duke University Chapel and Page Auditorium. The maximum number of tickets for each location will be displayed on the RSVP.
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.
ADA Accommodations
It is important for us to know in advance if you or your guest(s) require special accommodations. Students will be able to describe the ADA accommodations requested during the RSVP.
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 Monday, December 14, 2026.
Duke University Commencement
May 10, 2026, 9:00 am, Wallace Wade Stadium
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 their student ID to enter Commencement ****
Family and Friends Information for Commencement
Graduates and Guests with Accommodations for University Commencement:
Review frequently asked questions and request accommodations for the University Commencement here: