Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
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- Abbott Auditorium, Darden School of Business
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A doctoral hooding ceremony is a traditional graduation ceremony where a doctoral graduate is formally recognized and acknowledged for their achievements by a faculty member who places the hood over their head. This ceremony signifies the graduate's transition from student to scholar and marks the completion of their doctoral studies.
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