For many, a major highlight of the completion of a doctoral program is the recognition of the hard work that goes into the achievement of a doctoral degree. The Graduate School, along with the entire UT community, looks forward to helping you celebrate your success with your friends and family.
The spring 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held on May 15 at 4 p.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena. Those who expect to graduate spring 2025 should have been sent an invitation to RSVP for the event. If you have not received your invitation, please contact commencement@utk.edu.
Featured Speakers
Each semester, an outstanding member of the graduate student body at UT is chosen to address the graduates, sharing their experiences as a graduate student and their anticipation of the future after graduation.
Learn about our speakersCommencement at UT
The Commencement website is your source for graduation ceremonies like the Graduate Hooding Ceremony.
- registration for the ceremony
- ceremony guidelines
- security at the ceremony
- webcasts