Feb 26
February 26, 2023
Hello Class of 2023!
We are less than 85 days away from commencement, and planning is well underway. Please mark the Grad Fair on your calendar for March 21-22 -- pop in one of those days to purchase and pick up your regalia. (More details below.)
The commencement week schedule is finalized and below. More information about the specific ceremonies will be coming from the departments.
Be sure to get your Strawberry Breakfast tickets online before May 17. Each graduate is entitled to three complimentary tickets; additional tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
More updates to come! If you have any questions or concerns, email marketingoffice@hood.edu or visit hood.edu/commencement.
Best,
Laurie Ward
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Grad Fair!
Regalia update
This year, you won't need to order your regalia online and wait for it to arrive. Herff Jones will be on hand with a full inventory so you can come to the Grad Fair and purchase and take your regalia that day. There will be an opportunity to purchase online but the best prices for regalia will be at the Fair.
Other offices including the Graduate School financial aid, alumni relations and the Gear Shop will be there with important information and giveaways. Marketing and communications will be there to take professional headshots, so come camera ready!
Refreshments, giveaways and more!
Commencement Week Schedule Finalized
Wednesday, May 17
- Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, 5-6:30 p.m. | Coffman Chapel
- Graduate Degree Recipient Reception, 7-8:30 p.m. | TBD
Thursday, May 18
- Baccalaureate, 4 p.m. | Coffman Chapel
- Senior Luau, 6-7:30 p.m. | East Cottage
Friday, May 19
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 10 a.m. | Whitaker Campus Commons
- ROTC Commissioning, 1 p.m. | Whitaker Campus Commons
Saturday, May 20
- Strawberry Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall
- Graduates Line Up, 9:15 a.m. | Behind Alumnae Hall
- Commencement Ceremony, 10 a.m. | Quad