Hooding and Recognition Ceremony

Over two days, these deeply rooted traditions celebrate and honor your accomplishments at Princeton.

Hooding and Recognition Ceremony: Monday, May 27, 2024

The Hooding and Recognition Ceremony is a special recognition for graduates receiving a final master's degree or a Ph.D. This ceremony is for graduate students only and does not replace Commencement. The Commencement Ceremony, held the next day, is the official conferring of degrees. 

 

277th Commencement Ceremony: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

For complete details, visit the University's Commencement website.

Diplomas

  • Advanced degree recipients for the May degree period will receive their diploma by mail. Please make sure to submit the advanced degree application by May 9, 2024 as your diploma will be mailed to the address provided on your advanced degree application. Please note that it may take six (6) to eight (8) weeks after the degree date for the diploma to arrive. We strongly encourage you to supply an address that you will have access to for at least six (6) months after graduation. 
  • September '23, November '23, January '24, and March ’24 advanced degree recipients should have received their diploma by mail.

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