This ceremony, presided over by Graduate School Dean Butler, recognizes student prize winners and faculty mentor prize recipients, and features an address by a noted alumnus/a or faculty member. Followed by a reception in the McDougal Center Common Room in HGS, with light refreshments and music. Academic attire NOT required. Family and guests welcome.
Ph.D., M.Phil. and most MA/MS/M.Eng. diplomas awarded by Dean Butler and faculty representatives from each department or degree program. *Note: MA programs of Macmillan Center for Int & Areas Studies (AS, EAS, IR, REES/ERS) and EGC (IDE) have a separate diploma ceremony at Luce Hall.
*** To participate in the Commencement Ceremonies, degree candidates should rent or purchase their own academic attire (cap, gown and hood)- Submit your attendance card and see the Commencement web page for more information on Rentals and Purchases.