Photos and Videos
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
- Check out a from this year's recognition ceremonies
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and download as many as you like
Schedule of Events
Updates will be made to the below information, as appropriate.
Wednesday, May 6 - Friday, May 8, 2026
DEL Graduation Place-Based Session
Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, North Carolina
Event is for DEL-MEM graduates only.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
iMEP Recognition & Reception
4:30 – 6:30 p.m., , 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 8, 2026
Nicholas School Ph.D. Graduate ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Recognition Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 Ph.D. graduates.
10:00 a.m., & Hall of Science, LSRC B101
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be .
Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
Duke’s Baccalaureate Services
1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., Duke Chapel & Page Auditorium
Academic apparel required (gown, cap, and no hoods).
All graduating students and their guests are invited to attend a multi-faith service with prayer, music, and readings in Duke Chapel.
Graduating students may register beginning in early April.
Note: All NSOE Professional Master’s graduates wishing to participate in both the Baccalaureate Service and the NSOE Professional ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Recognition Ceremony should register for the 1:00 PM service.
Nicholas School Professional ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Recognition Ceremony
Recognizing September 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 MEM, MF, DEL, and iMEP graduates.
4:00 p.m., , 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be .
Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Nicholas school Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony & reception
Recognizing September 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 NSOE undergraduate graduates.
9:00 a.m., , 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.
Reception following ceremony, weather permitting.
Ceremony and reception are in-person events. The ceremony will be .
Graduates will RSVP per their program’s instructions.
Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.
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., Lawn, 330 Towerview Rd.
Weather permitting
PH.D. Hooding ceremonies
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Duke Chapel. Regalia required.
Ph.D. Candidates will receive an email from The Graduate School with registration details
at .
Note: All Ph.D. Graduate students wishing to attend Duke’s Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony at the Duke Chapel will attend the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Duke university Commencement Ceremony
9:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. Procession of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½s; 9:30 a.m. Ceremony)
Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium
Regalia required
will open in early April and each graduate can request up to 20 guest tickets.
Details at
Additional ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Commencement Events & Information
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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 , planning your visit, for University Commencement events, and more available at .
Visit the Duke Commencement website for for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
Parking & Transportation
FRIDAY & SATURDAY PARKING – NSOE Events
- Ph.D. Graduate Recognition Ceremony & Reception (Friday)
- ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½s and their guests park for free in the . 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. for more details.
- Nicholas School Professional ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Recognition Ceremony & Reception (Friday) and
Undergraduate Recognition & Diploma Distribution Ceremony & Reception (Saturday)- ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½s and their guests park for free in the . 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Commencement events on Sunday can be found on the .
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 17, please contact Sherri Nevius at sherri.nevius@duke.edu so that reasonable accommodations can be explored.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Events
For information regarding accommodations for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ commencement events, please visit .
Information for Nicholas School Graduating ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½s
Visit the Nicholas School's one-stop for undergraduate, masters and PhD graduating students to find graduation checklists and information about applying to graduate, closing out your Duke accounts and more.
