Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Information

Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment!

Completing your doctoral studies is the result of many years of commitment and sacrifice.

We are proud of you and your efforts.

Remember that as a graduate of St. John's University you will represent the Vincentian values of care and concern that are the foundation of this institution.

Carry the Vincentian tradition with you in your heart and let it inspire your work.

Enjoy your graduation!

Doctoral Hooding Ceremonies
Doctoral students will be recognized by each college/school in individual hooding ceremonies.  Please see below.

The School of Education
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
St. Thomas More Church
6 p.m.

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
St. Thomas More Church
7 p.m.

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Carnesecca Arena
Immediately following the St. John’s University Commencement Exercises

Assembly Times
For these ceremonies, we ask that the graduates line up in the following locations:

Graduates are asked to assemble in all locations wearing their academic attire. The hood should be worn at the Commencement Exerciseses but not the Doctoral Hooding Ceremonies where it should be carried over the graduate’s right arm. Graduates will be hooded as part of the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

The School of Education
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Conference Room, St. Thomas More Church 5 p.m.

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Conference Room, St. Thomas More Church 6 p.m.

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Auxiliary Gym, Carnesecca Arena
Immediately following the St. John’s University Commencement Exercises

Tickets
Each doctoral student will receive the following tickets along with their academic attire:

St. John’s University Commencement Exercises - 4 tickets
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony - 10 tickets

Academic Attire
Wearing academic attire (cap, gown and hood) is both traditional and required for participation in both the St. John's University Commencement Exercises and the Doctoral Hooding Ceremonies.

There is no charge for academic attire for our graduates. Students may keep their academic attire as a souvenir gift from St. John's University. Graduate caps come with a plain black tassel. Souvenir red and white tassels can be purchased at Academic Attire Distribution.

Academic Heraldry

Students are advised to try on their cap, gown and hood at distribution to allow for any changes that need to be made.

How to Order Academic Attire
To order academic attire, please complete the Registration Form and follow the instructions provided. If you have not already completed this form, please do so immediately.

Academic Attire Distribution
Marillac Terrace
1 - 8 p.m.

  • Thursday, May 5, 2011
    The School of Education
  • Friday, May 6, 2011
    St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Monday, May 9, 2011
    College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Although this option is strongly advised against, as it will delay your arrival and the procession, Academic Attire Distribution will also take place on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Marillac Terrace. This option is only available for those students who are unable to pick up their academic attire on their scheduled dates and times.

Third Party Pick up
All academic attire must be picked up in person by the candidates. If, however, the degree candidate is unable to pick up at the times allotted, a third party may pick items up providing the individual has a copy of the student's order confirmation and StormCard ID.