The 2013 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held in Royce Hall on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Please continue to check back for further details with regard to the start time, full schedule and more detailed information.

Doctoral Graduate Information

1. In order to be eligible to participate, the graduate must file the doctoral dissertation on or before June 3, 2013.
    
2. In order for graduates to have their names and titles included in the printed hooding program, the Graduate Division recommends filing by May 20, 2013. Submissions after that date are not guaranteed to make it into the printed hooding program.
    
3. Students who complete the filing process will be sent an invitation and information necessary to participate in the ceremony. This material will be emailed to Summer and Fall 2012 doctoral graduates in April and soon thereafter will be emailed to Winter 2013 graduates. Students filing during Spring 2013 quarter will receive the material soon after the dissertation is cleared by the Graduate Division.
    
4. Each graduate may obtain up to a maximum of four (4) guests tickets in advance due to limited auditorium seating. No exceptions. (NOTE: Tickets are for family members and friends. UCLA faculty DO NOT need guest tickets. They are invited and seated separately.)
    
5. Graduates are responsible for renting their own cap, gown and hood and bringing them to the ceremony. Ordering is done online through the UCLA Store. If there are questions, pleae contact Graduation, Et Cetera (A Level of Ackerman Union, 310- 825-2587).
    
6. Graduates are welcome and encouraged to attend both this ceremony and the one conducted by their department or school. Please note however, that this is the one official ceremony for the award of the doctoral degree.

Webcast

View the Webcast of the 2012 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

Photo Gallery

View the 2012 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Photo Gallery.

Program

View the 2012 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Booklet. (PDF-619KB).

General Information

Visit the UCLA Commencement site to view the schedule of ceremonies, maps, hotel and restaurant guide, and services for the elderly and disabled guests.

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