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Information for Doctoral Candidates
Doctoral candidates from the School of Business, the Columbian College of
Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education and Human Development,
the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences -- Health Sciences Programs, and the School of Public
Health and Health Services, are invited to attend the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2008 in Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW.
Doctoral Candidate Regalia
Candidates had the option to purchase one of two types of regalia (see Regalia Information Page). Candidates were able to purchase both types of regalia during the vendor's, Herff Jones, sale from February 12 - 14 in the GW Bookstore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At this time, candidates are only able to purchase the keeper (one-time use) regalia on-line through April 1, 2008. Candidates should order regalia no later than April; however candidates who do not do so can still purchase regalia from May 15 - 18 in the GW Bookstore. Please note: Cap and Gown purchases will NOT include a hood. Doctoral candidates will receive their hood as a part of the official Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
All candidates should pick up their regalia from the GW Bookstore from 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 - Friday, May 16 to participate in the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Candidates may still pick up their regalia Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (emergency pick-up only) for use at University Commencement on the National Mall.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Tickets
Candidates will receive a TBD number of tickets to the ceremony. Schools may be able to provide additional tickets upon reasonable request, depending on availability. Each candidate will also receive one parking permit valid on this day for a space in the University Parking Garage. Tickets for the hooding ceremony are distributed to the candidates by the individual schools.
An overflow site for the Doctoral Hooding is available in the Jack Morton Auditorium at GW's Media and Public Affairs Building (805 21st ST NW). Call (202) 994-7129 to reserve seats or for more information.
Candidates should wear their academic regalia to the hooding ceremony. The
hood will be presented to each candidate during the ceremony. A reception will follow the hooding ceremony.
University Commencement on the National Mall
For the Sunday, May 18, 2008, Commencement on the National Mall, doctoral candidates will be seated with their schools. Doctoral candidates should report by 9 a.m. to the color-coded area designated for their school for the academic procession on the National Mall.
Diplomas for Doctoral Candidates
Doctoral Candidates may pick up their diplomas after the National Mall ceremony
in the Office of the Registrar, Rice Hall 101, from noon until 2 p.m. unless the Alternate Site/Emergency plan is put into effect.
Alternatively, diplomas may be picked up the following week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. in the Office of the Registrar, Rice Hall 101. Doctoral diplomas not picked up by Friday, May 23, will be mailed to graduates.
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