Commencement

Guide for Graduating Doctoral Students

Get information about participating in Commencement and Reunion Weekend as a graduating doctoral student, including how and when to wear regalia, participate in the Doctoral Ceremony and invite guests to join the celebration.

Get Ready to Celebrate

Celebrating Doctoral Graduates

 

Graduating doctoral students: Get ready for an exciting weekend full of traditions, celebration and community.

Receiving Your Degree

Graduating doctoral students must complete the Application to Graduate in Self-Service Banner. See additional information about receiving your doctoral degree on the Graduate School website. Important graduation deadlines can be found on the Registrar’s website.

Receiving Your Graduate Degree

Wearing Regalia

Regalia (cap or tam, gown and hood) must be worn for the Procession and Commencement ceremonies on Sunday. Commissioning students and those with military service have the option to wear formal military attire in place of the cap and gown if they so choose and if permitted according to their status with the military. More information regarding the purchase and rental of regalia will be available on the Brown Bookstore website in late January.

How to Wear Doctoral Regalia

 

Get ready for Commencement with this quick guide to wearing your doctoral tam and gown.