Photos and videos
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
- Check out a photo and video recap from this year's recognition ceremonies
- Explore the photo gallery and download as many as you like
Schedule of Events
Updates will be made to the below information, as appropriate.
Wednesday, May 7 - Friday, May 9, 2025
DEL Graduation Place-Based Session
Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC
Event is for DEL-MEM graduates only.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
iMEP Recognition & Reception
4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Grainger Hall, Field Auditorium & 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 9, 2025
Nicholas School Ph.D. Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2024, December 2024, and May 2025 Ph.D. graduates.
10:00 a.m., Love Auditorium & Hall of Science, LSRC B101
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be streamed live.
Tickets are required – Information will be communicated to the graduates. 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 Ph.D. Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony
- View Program for Ph.D. Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony (PDF)
Duke’s Baccalaureate Services
1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., Duke Chapel & Page Auditorium
Academic apparel required (no hoods).
All graduating students and their guests are invited to attend a multi-faith service with prayer, music, and readings in Duke Chapel.
Student registration opens Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Note: All NSOE Professional Master’s graduates wishing to participate in both the Baccalaureate Service and the NSOE Professional Student Recognition Ceremony should register for the 1:00 PM service.
More information at commencement.duke.edu
Nicholas School Professional Student Recognition Ceremony
Recognizing September 2024, December 2024, and May 2025 MEM, MF, DEL, and iMEP graduates.
4:00 p.m., 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.
Tickets are required – Information will be communicated to the graduates. 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
- View Program for Professional Student Recognition Ceremony (PDF)
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Nicholas school Undergraduate Recognition and diploma distribution Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2024, December 2024, and May 2025 NSOE undergraduate graduates.
9:00 a.m., 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.
Tickets are required – Information will be communicated to the graduates. 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
- View Program for Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony (PDF)
DUKE UNIVERSITY MARINE LAB RECEPTION
Nicholas School graduates (Ph.D., professional, and undergraduate) and other students who have spent time at the Marine Lab are invited to attend the Marine Lab Reception to celebrate as a community.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Wilson Recreation Center Lawn, 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 p.m., Graduates in the Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering, Duke Chapel. Regalia required.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Duke university Commencement Ceremony
9:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. Procession of Students; 9:30 a.m. Ceremony)
Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium
Regalia required
Tickets are required for guest entry (request process opens Wednesday, April 9, 2025), and graduates must show Student ID to enter.
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 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
Parking & Transportation
FRIDAY & SATURDAY PARKING – NSOE Events
- Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. 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 events on Sunday can be found on the Duke Parking & Transportation page.
Accommodations
Nicholas School Events
For effective accommodation of visitors and students with disabilities at Nicholas School events, plans must be made well in advance of your visit. Before April 18, please contact Cynthia Peters at petersca@duke.edu so that reasonable accommodations can be explored.
Duke University Events
For information regarding accommodations for Duke University commencement events, please visit commencement.duke.edu/commencement-disability-information.
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.
