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Congratulations, Class of 2024!
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Check out our photo and video recap from this year's recognition ceremonies.
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What's Next After Nicholas?
Alumni offer words of congratulations and advice to the Class of 2024 as the new graduates navigate the next chapter in their personal and professional lives.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 8 - Friday, May 10, 2024
DEL Graduation Place-Based Session
Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC
Event is for DEL-MEM graduates only.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
iMEP Recognition & Reception
4:00 – 6:00 PM, Grainger Hall Field Auditorium and Patio
Event is for iMEP graduates and their guests only. No tickets required. Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
Friday, May 10, 2024
nicholas school Ph.D. Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 Ph.D. graduates.
10:00 AM, Love Auditorium, LSRC B101
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be streamed live. No tickets required. Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
- Invitation to Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony & Reception
- Program for Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony
Duke’s Baccalaureate Services
Friday, May 10, 1:00 PM, Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium. To accommodate attendance to all NSOE graduation events, all MEM, MF, DEL-MEM, and iMEP graduates wishing to attend Duke’s Baccalaureate Service, must register for tickets for the 1:00 PM service.
Friday, May 10, 4:00 PM, Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium. To accommodate attendance to all NSOE graduation events, all Ph.D. Graduate students wishing to attend Duke’s Baccalaureate Service, should register for tickets for the 4:00 PM service.
Regalia required (no hoods). Students line-up 30 minutes in advance of service.
Student registration is required; please be sure to select the appropriate ceremony per the above. Student registration opens Tuesday, April 2 at 11:00 AM. Guests will not need a ticket. Guest seats will be available in Duke Chapel on a first come - first served basis. Additional guests may view the ceremonies via livestream from Page Auditorium on a first come - first served basis.
Nicholas School Professional Student Recognition Ceremony
Recognizing September 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 MEM, MF, DEL, and iMEP graduates.
4:00 PM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be streamed live. Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
- Invitation to Professional Student Recognition Ceremony & Reception
- Program for Professional Student Recognition Ceremony
Watch Master's Ceremony Replay
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Nicholas school Undergraduate Recognition and diploma distribution Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 NSOE undergraduate graduates.
9:00 AM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be streamed live. No tickets required. Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
- Invitation to Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony & Reception
- Program for Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony
Watch Undergraduate ceremony Replay
DUKE UNIVERSITY MARINE LAB RECEPTION
All NSOE graduates (Ph.D., Professional, and Undergraduate) and guests of the Marine Lab community are invited to attend the Marine Lab Reception to celebrate as a community.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd.
Weather permitting
PH.D. Hooding ceremonies
All Ph.D. Graduate students wishing to attend Duke’s Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony will attend the 1:30 PM ceremony.
More information will be provided by your DGSA and The Graduate School.
1:30 - 3:30 PM, Graduates in the Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering, Duke Chapel. Regalia required.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Duke university Commencement Ceremony
9:00 AM (9:00 AM Procession of Students; 9:30 AM Ceremony)
Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium
Regalia required
Tickets are required for guest entry, and graduates must show Student ID to enter.
- Students need to request tickets for their guests. Guest tickets will be digital and are for general admission seating. Registration opens on Tuesday, April 2.
- On Commencement Day, graduates must present a student ID and must be dressed in academic apparel to enter the stadium.
Additional Duke commencement weekend event details at commencement.duke.edu.
Additional Duke University Commencement Events & Information
Duke University adheres to all university, local, and state health and safety regulations, which are subject to change on short notice.
All bags are subject to search by security personnel. Large bags are not permitted in most event spaces. Bags needed for medical or childcare reasons are subject to clearance, clear or small bags are recommended.
Additional commencement details for graduates and their guests, including University schedule of events, planning your visit, disability and access information for University Commencement events, and more available at commencement.duke.edu.
Visit the Duke Commencement website for information on obtaining a visitor visa for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
Parking & Transportation
FRIDAY & SATURDAY PARKING – NSOE Events
- PhD Graduate Recognition Ceremony & Reception (Friday)
- Students and their guests park for free in the Circuit Drive Lot. Allow 10 minutes’ walk time from the lot to LSRC, Love Auditorium. There will be staff and signage along the way to assist you.
- Download the PhD parking map and walking directions for more details.
- Nicholas School Professional Student Recognition Ceremony & Reception (Friday) and
Undergraduate Recognition & Diploma Distribution Ceremony & Reception (Saturday)- Students and their guests park for free in the Science Drive parking garage. Access the garage from Cameron/751. Allow 15-20 minutes’ walk time from the garage to Wilson. There will be staff and signage along the way to assist you.
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Download the Friday and Saturday parking map and walking directions for more details.
SUNDAY PARKING – University commencement
- Detailed information regarding parking lots, shuttles and campus maps for the Duke University Commencement 2024 events on Sunday, May 12 can be found on the Duke Parking & Transportation page.
Accommodations
For effective accommodation of visitors and students with disabilities, plans must be made well in advance of your visit. Before April 30th, please contact Cynthia Peters at petersca@duke.edu so that reasonable accommodations can be explored.
Information for Nicholas School Graduating Students
Visit the Nicholas School's one-stop graduation website for undergraduate, masters and PhD graduating students to find graduation checklists and information about applying to graduate, closing out your Duke accounts and more.
