02.23.24
March 14, 2024
The commencement committee has had to make some adjustment to the schedule. Please make note of the changes:
- ROTC Commissioning Ceremony will now be held Thursday, May 16 at 1 p.m. (date & time change)
- The Nursing Pinning Ceremony will now be held Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. (time change)
The Graduation Fair is next week; this is your opportunity to purchase regalia at your best price. See below for details.
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If you are a legacy (defined as parent, sibling, spouse, grandparent, aunt/uncle having graduated from Hood with an undergraduate or graduate degree), please fill use the form so we can note it in the program and the script:
I look forward to celebrating with you in May!
Laurie Ward
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Graduation Fair
How to Purchase Regalia
We will hold a Graduation Fair on Tuesday-Wednesday, March 19-20, from 1 to 6 p.m. each day at the Gear Shop. You can meet with staff from alumni relations, financial aid, the registrar, the Graduate School and the career center to finalize any last-minute needs for commencement and life after Hood. Representatives from Herff Jones will also be on hand with a supply of regalia for you to purchase that day.
Regalia Timeline
- March 19-20 -- Purchase at the Graduation Fair for the best price!
- March 21-May 1 -- Purchase online (link available March 21)
- After May 1 -- order at the Gear Shop
Strawberry Breakfast
Graduates are entitled to one complimentary ticket
Strawberry Breakfast is long-standing tradition at Hood. Each graduate is entitled to one complimentary ticket to Strawberry Breakfast. Family and friends can purchase tickets online or at the door.
- To receive your complimentary ticket, register at this link before May 15.
Schedule of Events
Plan your week leading up to Commencement
Wednesday, May 15
- Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, 5-6:30 p.m. | Coffman Chapel
- Graduate Degree Recipient Reception, 7 p.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall (registration required)
Thursday, May 16
- ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, 1 p.m. | Whitaker Campus Commons
- Senior Luau and Senior Gift Presentation, 5 p.m. | East Cottage
Friday, May 17
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 10 a.m. | Coffman Chapel
- Baccalaureate, 1 p.m. | Coffman Chapel
Saturday, May 18
- Strawberry Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall
- Graduates line up, 9:30 a.m. | Quad, behind Alumnae Hall
- Commencement Ceremony, 10 a.m. | Quad