Doctoral degree candidates who anticipate completing their program requirements - including the successful defense of a dissertation - by May 2025 will receive a separate invitation to RSVP for the hooding ceremonies in early winter.
During the ceremony, each doctoral candidate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.
Doctoral candidates are invited to bring up to 2 guests to the hooding ceremony and reception.