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
In addition to being recognized by title at the St. John’s University Commencement Exercises on the Great Lawn, doctoral students will be recognized by each college/school in an individual hooding ceremony.

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
St. Thomas More Church
7 p.m.

The School of Education
Thursday, May 15, 2008
St. Thomas More Church
5 p.m.

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Sunday, May 18, 2008
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 for the Doctoral Hooding Ceremonies:

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
6 p.m.

The School of Education
Thursday, May 15, 2008
St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
4 p.m.

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Carnesecca Arena, Auxiliary Gym
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.

Academic Heraldry
Students may keep their academic attire as a souvenir gift from St. John’s University. 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.

Pick up
Queens Campus
Marillac Terrace
1 - 8 p.m.
 
Friday, May 9, 2008
The School of Education
 
Monday, May 12, 2008
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
 
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Although this option is strongly advised against, as it will delay your arrival and the procession, if a doctoral student is unable to attend their assigned distribution they will be allowed to pick up their attire in Marillac Terrace in the 2 hours prior to their scheduled ceremony. Academic Attire Distribution will also take place on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Marillac Terrace. These options are only available for those graduates 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.

Graduates should review the Queens campus Commencement web site for further information.