DNP, Master's and Specialist in Education Candidates

PRE-CEREMONY INFORMATION

Please note that you will graduate with your College, and you will attend that ceremony.
Bring your hood for the formal hooding ceremony.
Honors are not assessed at the graduate level, therefore no graduate students wear honor cords.

Master's and Specialist in Education Candidates: Will be announced in a double reader style.

DNP Candidates: Will be announced by a single reader.

DNP Instructions:

Advance toward the platform with hood draped over your left arm while holding your reader card in your right hand. Give your card to the reader.
Walk onto the stage as your name is announced and pass hood to the dean with your right hand.
Stand on the taped "X," facing the audience.
The dean will install the hood and will tap your shoulders when installation is complete.
The dean will then hand your diploma to you with his or her left hand and shake your right hand.
Walk toward the Chancellor, shake hands and exit the stage.