Hooding & Recognition Ceremony Information

Recognizing Our Graduates 

Every May, graduating master's and PhD students in Arts & Sciences departments and programs are joined by their friends, family, faculty, and peers in a heartfelt celebration of their achievements.  

The next Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies Hooding and Recognition Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 3 p.m in Graham Chapel. 

On Monday, May 15, the All-University Commencement will be held on Francis Olympic Field where graduates will be recognized by school. 

If you would like to volunteer for the hooding and recognition ceremony, please click here to fill out the form.

Please note that the Division of Biology and Biomedical Science (DBBS) will have a separate Hooding and Recognition ceremony on Friday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the 560 Music Center.  For more information about their ceremony click here. 

Please check back soon for ceremony streaming information. 

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Participate in the 2023 Hooding and Recognition Ceremony

The Hooding & Recognition Ceremony recognizes the accomplishments of those who have completed a PhD or Master's degree in departments and programs in Arts & Sciences. Students who have an expected graduation date on or before May 2023 are invited to participate. Registration will open in the spring of 2023. The Division of Biology and Biomedical Science (DBBS) will have a separate Hooding and Recognition ceremony on Friday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the 560 Music Center.

Ceremony Archive

Visit the archive to see the 2022 Graduate Hooding Ceremony

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About the Recognition Ceremony

This information below is only for Arts and Sciences graduate students outside of DBBS students. 

Location 

The Hooding and Recognition Ceremony will be held in Graham Chapel.

Alternate Viewing Options

The ceremony will be streamed live and may be viewed off campus. 

Accessibility

Accessibility maps and information about buildings on campus can be found on our Facilities website.

Accessible parking is available in the Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage. Vehicles must display an accessible parking tag or other verification. 

Additional Details

The Ceremony should conclude around 5 p.m. 

For Inquiries

Please contact (314) 935-6880 or artscigrads@wustl.edu.