Beginning with the May Commencement, UNC Charlotte graduating doctoral students will be recognized in a separate ceremony, which will include hooding by their advisor. This new Graduate Hooding Ceremony is May 10 at Halton Arena of the Student Activity Center.
The inaugural event will feature Chancellor Philip L. Dubois as keynote speaker.
“The hooding ceremony is in addition to and does not replace commencement,” said Dr. Tom Reynolds, dean of the Graduate School. “The ceremony is a special recognition of our doctoral students’ significant achievements. The stand-alone event will place greater emphasis on each doctoral recipient.”
Doctoral candidates will receive details of the ceremony when they apply to graduate.
For more information, please visit the Commencement site.
See the following FAQs for assistance in responding to student questions on this change:
Q: Will I receive my diploma at the Hooding Ceremony or at Commencement?
- Doctoral students will receive the Diploma at the Hooding ceremony as well as be hooded.
Q: Will I also be hooded at Commencement?
A: No, but you will walk across the stage and be recognized along with the other graduates at Commencement.
Q: Do I have to attend both in order to graduate?
A: No, but we hope you will take the opportunity to participate in both the Hooding ceremony and Commencement to allow us to celebrate your achievement.
