PhD Hooding Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Ceremony 1: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Physics)
Ceremony 2: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering)
The Duke Chapel [Map]
Parking Information
Graduates and guests may park in the Bryan Center Garage/PGIV (125 Science Drive) or the Science Drive Garage (3100 Cameron Blvd). The Bryan Center Garage is a four-minute walk from the Chapel, while the Science Drive Garage is a 15-minute walk away.
Faculty and staff participating in the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony may park in the Upper or Lower Allen lots, located on West Campus behind the Allen Building.
Attendees may also park at any other convenient locations on campus. On-campus parking during Commencement weekend will be free of charge. General parking on campus is on a first-come basis, so please allow plenty of time for parking throughout Commencement weekend. Carpooling is highly recommended.
ADA parking is available in the parking lot immediately in front of the Bryan Center garage. If you have requested specific accommodations, a team member will be in touch with you directly by Wednesday, May 6. The circle in front of Duke Chapel, on Chapel Drive, will not be accessible on May 9. If you need to drop off guests with mobility impairments, please use the circle off of Science Drive.
Additional Information
The PhD Hooding Ceremony is a formal academic ceremony honoring Duke University doctoral candidates who have completed their degree requirements. During the ceremony, each candidate is individually recognized and hooded by their faculty advisor, marking the completion of their doctoral studies. The event is attended by graduates, faculty, and invited guests and is held as part of Commencement Weekend.