Nicholas School Graduation

One-stop resource for Undergrads, Masters and PhD graduating students

Professional Students

Important information for MEM, MF, DEL, and iMEP students. Please review the list of Graduation Preparation Details in Duke Box, as this information may be time sensitive.

APPAREL LOTTERY

The Nicholas School Student Council facilitates an apparel lottery where students in need can utilize apparel donated by graduates. Be on the lookout for an email from the NSOE Student Council with instructions on how you can enter the lottery for > a tassel, cap, hood, and/or gown.

You must wear the full academic apparel to both the NSOE Recognition Ceremony and the University-wide Ceremony. Students should not wear hoods during the Baccalaureate Service. The style and color of your academic apparel depend on the degree you will receive at commencement. The Nicholas School’s Hood and Tassel color is Russet.

ARE YOU READY TO GRADUATE?

Graduation requirements are outlined in Duke Box. Should you have questions, contact nsoe-registrar@duke.edu.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

DONATE APPAREL

Once all the ceremonies requiring academic apparel have concluded, we invite you to donate your academic apparel to future students. You can donate all or parts of your apparel. Donating academic apparel is a student-led initiative that began approximately 15 years ago, and we would like to see it continue. We encourage you to take part in this generous and community-minded tradition. If you would like to donate, drop off your apparel at the Student Services office in A101 LSRC. Drop–off boxes will also be available during the reception on Friday.

EVENTS

View the Nicholas School’s web page outlining the Schedule of Events. Additional information is available at the university’s Commencement website.

EVITE

Access the electronic graduation announcement (or Evite) that you can share with your family and friends who are celebrating your many academic accomplishments.

FACULTY PRESENTER

All students participating in the NSOE Recognition Ceremony must ask a faculty member to present/hood them during the Ceremony. Typically, that person is an advisor or faculty member with whom the student has had a close relationship throughout their academic career. Before submitting the Graduation RSVP form, confirm with your coursework advisor, MP advisor, program chair (or other faculty) that they are available to present/hood you during the Nicholas School’s Recognition Ceremony. Then, add that person’s name to the Graduation RSVP form.

If you need to change the name of your faculty presenter after submitting the RSVP form, please resubmit the form. If you do not choose someone to present/hood you during the Recognition Ceremony, we will choose a faculty member for you.

MASTER’S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS & TIMELINE

The most current Master’s Project Timeline and the instructions for the Two-Part Submission.

ORDER APPAREL

Students must wear the full academic apparel to both the NSOE Recognition Ceremony and the University-wide Ceremony. Students should not wear hoods during the Baccalaureate Service. The style and color of your academic apparel depend on the degree you will receive at commencement. The Nicholas School’s Hood and Tassel color is Russet.

Order Your Academic Apparel!

TO-DO-LIST
  1. Apply to Graduate in DukeHub. If you applied to graduate in an earlier term but did not graduate, you will need to apply again.
  2. Order academic apparel for graduation ceremonies.
  3. We need to know your plans to attend the NSOE Recognition Ceremony, so please submit the RSVP Form.
  4. Please ensure that your bursar bill is paid; otherwise, your diploma will be withheld. Contact bursar@duke.edu should you have questions.
  5. Return your locker key and other belongings to the NSOE Facilities Office. Arrange a drop-off time by contacting facilities-nsoe@duke.edu.

RSVP

We ask that all graduates who plan to participate in the NSOE Recognition Ceremony must RSVP. In the RSVP form, we will ask you about the following:

  • -How would you like your name read and pronounced?
  • -How many guests do you plan to bring with you to the reception?
  • -Will any of your guests require seating or parking accommodation?