Commencement Ceremonies

Master's and Specialist in Education:
Special Instructions

PRE-CEREMONY INFORMATION

• Please note that you will graduate with the Graduate Studies students.
• Bring your hood for the formal hooding ceremony.
• Honors are not assessed at the graduate level, therefore NO graduate students wear honor cords.

DURING-CEREMONY HOODING 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/her left hand and
  shake your right hand.
• Walk toward the chancellor, shake hands and exit the stage.