Event Description
All graduating students and their guests are invited to attend one of two Baccalaureates in Duke Chapel. These multi-faith ceremonies include prayers, music and readings from a range of religious traditions.
The services will feature remarks from select graduating students, faith leaders, Dean of the Chapel Luke A. Powery, and President Vincent E. Price.
Graduating students may register beginning in early April.
Guest viewing in Duke Chapel is very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis subject to capacity limits. Overflow viewing will be available in Page Auditorium, also on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Details
| Date | Time | Service Location | Guest Viewing Locations | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 8 | 1:00 PM | Duke Chapel | Duke Chapel & Page Auditorium | ||
| Friday, May 8 | 4:00 PM | Duke Chapel | Duke Chapel & Page Auditorium | ||
Procession
Each service begins with a procession of graduates, wearing academic apparel, into Duke Chapel. The procession begins 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the service.
Processional Instructions for Graduates
- Students wear academic apparel (gown, cap, and no hood)
- Check-in location and the processional line up are on Abele Quad in front of Perkins Library. Please report 30 minutes before the beginning of your assigned service.
- Should inclement weather necessitate cancellation of the procession, students will be instructed by event staff to proceed directly into Duke Chapel.
Guest Viewing
Seating in Duke Chapel is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The services will be simulcast live on a large video screen in Page Auditorium. Guests may also view the services live on the Duke Chapel YouTube channel.
Tickets are not required for the guest viewing locations in Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium.