02.26.25

Dear Class of 2025,

Congratulations on your well-earned accomplishment.

Commencement is 78 days away! Between now and then, we will send updates, as well as post them to the commencement website. They will contain important information so I urge you to read them and share with your parents and families.

In the coming weeks, we will be able to announce commencement speakers for each ceremony as well as the Baccalaureate speaker.

We are still finalizing the number of graduates to determine how many tickets each graduate will receive for the ceremony. Tickets will be distributed at the Graduation Fair on April 17 and thereafter and the switchboard. There will also be overflow viewing set up in the Chapel so additional guests can be with you immediately following the ceremony.

Below is the schedule of events for the celebrations leading up to the big day.

If you have questions, please email marketingoffice@hood.edu. We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Commencement Committee

• Thursday, April 17, 1-6 p.m. – Graduation Fair
• Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. – Senior Student-Athlete Banquet
  
• Wednesday, May 14, 6 p.m. – Graduate Degree Recipient Reception
  
• Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. – ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
• Thursday, May 15, 5 p.m. – Senior Class Luau
  
• Friday, May 16, 10 a.m. – Nursing Pinning Ceremony
• Friday, May 16, 1 p.m. – Baccalaureate
  
• Saturday, May 17, 7:30-9 a.m. – Strawberry Breakfast
• Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony
• Saturday, May 17, 3 p.m. – Graduate Ceremony, including hooding ceremony

* Some times subject to change

To order your graduation regalia (cap, gown, hood, stole, ring, etc), please visit the official Herff Jones graduation page at the following link: Herff Jones Graduation Information

Important Dates

• For the best prices, place your order by March 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• The final deadline to order is May 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• Orders placed after March 21 may incur additional fees
  
  

• Manufacturing Time
• Standard Order: Up to 10 business days.
• Rush Order: Up to 5 business days.
• Delivery Times
• Standard USPS Priority Mail: 3-5 business days (excluding Sunday).
• Rush FedEx Next Day: 1 business day (excluding weekends).
• APO/FPO, U.S. Territories and International Orders: 1-2 weeks.
  
  

• Your cap and gown will be shipped and distributed on campus.
• Once your order ships, you will receive an email with the tracking number.
• Please open your package upon arrival to ensure proper fit and verify that all items are included.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please contact Herff Jones customer service at 1-800-837-4235.