PhD Hooding Ceremony & Reception 2027
The Dean and the Faulty of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences invite you and your guests to attend the Hooding Ceremony for all August 2026, January 2027, and May 2027 Doctor of Philosophy degree recipients and candidates who have successfully defended and submitted their theses.
The purpose of this Hooding Ceremony is to bring together graduates, their families and friends (no more than 6 guests per graduate) with their advisors, the Deans, and other Faculty of the Graduate School to celebrate their fine achievement in earning the highest degree offered by Boston University. Congratulations!
August 2026, January 2027, and May 2027 graduates should check this page frequently for the confirmed date, time, and location of the GRS Hooding Ceremony. Future commencement weekend dates can be found here.
It is not required, but many graduates who attend the ceremony want to help us with their name pronunciation. If that describes you, please Record Your Name and upload the file in the PhD Hooding Response Form below. Thank you.
Schedule of Events and Instructions 2027
The PhD Hooding Ceremony date, time, and location has not yet been confirmed.
Students will be contacted via email by grsgs@bu.edu with instructions for the day of the ceremony.
Student will be informed when guests will be able to enter the event location. If students or guests require accessible seating, please contact Disability and Access Services to coordinate.
Immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony, graduates, guests, and faculty will be invited to a reception for hor’dourves and a champagne toast.
PhD Hooding Response Form 2027
This form will reopen when we have confirmed the date, time, and location for the 2027 Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Ceremony and Reception.
Regalia
Please check back at a later time to find ordering information for regalia.
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Order your regalia here!
You must order your regalia in order to be able to attend this ceremony. There is a firm deadline so please be sure to complete your order in a timely manner. Information on ordering Academic Regalia can be found here.
CUSTOM ORDERING
Custom-made gowns, hoods, and cap/tam are available for purchase through Barnes & Noble; pricing is based on requirements. Custom orders may be placed at any time, but to ensure arrival by Commencement, orders must be made months in advance. Please contact the BU Barnes & Noble to request an online order form.
For further information regarding academic dress and announcements, contact the BU Barnes & Noble.
PhD Hooding Ceremony Live Stream
This live stream of the event will be available on the day/time of the hooding ceremony, and will only be available for viewing for a limited time after the ceremony.
Diplomas
Diploma Information
Diplomas are not dispersed during the ceremony, or any Boston University ceremony. All diplomas will be mailed to you after graduation. Please be sure to update your address information to receive your diploma. Here is some helpful information regarding diploma mailing.
More information on Boston University’s Commencement weekend can be found here.