Congrats Class of 2023!
This year, Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment recognized 16 PhD and Master of Science graduates, 272 Master of Environmental Management, Master of Forestry, International Master of Environmental Policy and DEL-MEM graduates, as well as 60 undergraduates.
Wednesday, May 10 - Friday, May 12, 2023
DEL Graduation Place-Based Session
Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC
Event is for DEL-MEM graduates only.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
iMEP Recognition & Reception
4:00 – 6:00 PM, Grainger Hall Field Auditorium and Patio
Event is for iMEP graduates and their guests only.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
Friday, May 12, 2023
nicholas school Ph.D. Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 Ph.D. graduates
2:30 – 4:00 PM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting
Ceremony and reception are in-person events only, no tickets required.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
Ph.D. Student Graduation Announcement (PDF)
Program for Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony
Duke’s Baccalaureate Services
Friday, May 12, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium
Regalia required (no hoods). Students line-up 30 minutes in advance of service.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nicholas School Professional Student Recognition Ceremony
Recognizing September 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 MEM, MF, DEL, and iMEP graduates
9:00 AM*, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting
*The NSOE Professional Student Recognition Ceremony is a ticketed event for guests. Present ticket on mobile device for entry. Ticket required for admission.
The reception following the ceremony is open to all guests (no tickets required).
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
For May 2023, the professional student recognition ceremony, will be live-streamed and recorded. Alternative viewing/overflow seating will be available in Field Auditorium at Grainger Hall (no tickets required).
- Parking Information
- Professional Student Graduation Announcement (PDF)
- Program for Professional Student Recognition Ceremony
PH.D. Hooding ceremonies
The Graduate School will hold two hooding ceremonies for 2022-2023 Ph.D. graduates.
- Graduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences: 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Duke Chapel
- Graduates in the Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Duke Chapel
Regalia required. More information
Nicholas school Undergraduate Recognition and diploma distribution Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 NSOE undergraduate graduates
12:00 PM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting
Ceremony and reception are in-person events only, no tickets required.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
- Parking Information
- Undergraduate Student Graduation Announcement (PDF)
- Program for Undergraduate Student Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Duke university Commencement Ceremony
9:00 AM, Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. Regalia required.
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 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
Parking & Transportation
FRIDAY & SATURDAY PARKING
- Free parking for the Nicholas School events on Friday and Saturday will be at the Science Drive Garage, accessible from Cameron Boulevard/751.
- Please plan to park well in advance of the event start time – estimate a 20-minute walk from the Science Drive Garage to the Wilson Recreation Center, where events will be held. NSOE Event directional signs and NSOE staff will be present along the walking path.
- Download the Friday and Saturday parking map and walking directions for more details.
- Commencement weekend is a busy weekend with multiple events happening at the same time; please be sure to look for NSOE signs, as well as to confirm the event location (Wilson Recreation Center).
Friday & Saturday Parking Map & Walking Directions (PDF)
SUNDAY PARKING
- Detailed information regarding parking lots, shuttles and campus maps for the Duke University Commencement 2023 events on Sunday, May 14 can be found on the Duke Parking & Transportation page.
Sunday University Commencement Parking Info
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.