Hooding Ceremony RSVP

For McCoy College Graduate Candidates

This is an important milestone, and we appreciate everything you have accomplished and overcome to get to this point. We look forward to celebrating you soon!

► RSVP is required. Please complete the form below by Sunday, April 27, 2025.

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Faculty Nomination for Hooding

During the ceremony, a faculty member places the hood over the head of the graduate, signifying their success in completing the program. Students may nominate a McCoy College faculty member who has had a positive impact during their time in the program. 

Please nominate two faculty below, our team will coordinate with faculty (in the order listed below) for availability. 

Must be a different faculty member than the first nomination.

Optional: Hooding Video

During the ceremony, we share a student produced video that highlights our graduates! Students who opt into participating in the video will schedule a day/time to film their responses to the following types of questions: 

  • Who would you like to thank? 
  • What was your most memorable moment in the program? 
  • Describe your program in three words. 
  • … and more. 
Would you like to participate in the student video shared during the hooding ceremony? *
LAST DAY TO FILM: Friday, April 25, 2025!

CANVAS GROUP

Upon complete this form, graduation candidates will be added to the McCoy College Hooding Ceremony group on Canvas.

Our hooding ceremony is unlike any other! We invite our graduates to be an active part of the celebration which includes the opportunity to share your successes, favorite memories and express gratitude to those who helped you throughout your academic journey.

This canvas site is our way to ensure we have the following items prepared before the ceremony: 

  1. Name Pronunciation
  2. Personal Statements
  3. Slide Show
  4. Reminder to Order Cap, Gown + Hood
Acknowledgement *