The hooding ceremony is a unique recognition of your doctoral degree. Each doctoral candidate is introduced
individually on stage during the ceremony. Your advisor and college dean will present
your doctoral hood. The hood will be on stage so you will not receive it with your
regalia pick-up and do not need to carry it with you. Candidates stand facing the
audience. Your hooders will place the hood on your shoulders by lifting it over your
head. If your advisor is unavailable to participate, you may select another faculty
member to participate in the hooding ceremony.