Doctoral Hooding Ceremony 2025

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Friday, May 16, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Mullins Center

The University Graduation Ceremony will be held Friday, May 16 in the Mullins Center at 9:00 a.m.  

Arrival

Students should plan to arrive at the stadium at 7:00 a.m.  

Tickets

Guest tickets are required for the Doctoral Hooding ceremony.  Candidates will register in Tassel and RVSP for the ceremony by April 22. Based on the number of expected graduates and the size of the venue, each student will be allocated twelve tickets for the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Guest tickets will be distributed to registered students’ Mullins Center accounts the week of commencement in May.

Parking

Parking is free for the weekend. Expect heavy traffic. Please allow plenty of time to arrive on campus, park and make your way to the arena. To facilitate moving around campus, shuttles will be available. 

Security

All guests will be required to walk through metal detectors when entering the venue. To expedite the process, we ask guests and graduates to remove cell phones from their pockets. Small purses and diaper bags are allowed, but will be inspected upon entry. Outside food and beverages, weapons of any kind, and tobacco products are not permitted inside the arena.